A bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present and not destroyed by normal daily usage.
It is destructive when teeth show wear, looseness or when TMJ (jaw joint) damage is seen. Bite therapy helps restore a bite that can function without damage and destruction. The therapy may include:
Nightgaurd
Some patients clench their teeth unconsciously when they sleep. This causes enormous stress on the teeth and if they are already weakened from periodontal bone loss can lead to tooth loss. A plastic mouthpiece, known as a nightgaurd, may be worn at night to prevent the excessive forces from harming the teeth.
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