What You Should Know About Bite Reclamation

Bite reclamation is a commonly performed dental procedure. This procedure is usually only done when one needs vertical dimensional repair. This means that there's significant wear and tear on your teeth which have caused them to become noticeably uneven or shortened. On not so common occasions, bite reclamation is performed on patients with a painful jaw disorder, such as TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint).

The causes of such wear and tear can range between anything from acid reflux disorder, to grinding your teeth together, either awake or in your sleep. Depending on the cause and the individual, the type of treatment can differ. Since everyone is different, it's unlikely that any two patient's treatments will be exactly the same. This also depends solely on the doctor and what findings they come up with in their tests.

It may be necessary for some patients to have the reclamation done on both their top and lower jaw. An advantage to bite reclamation that may be seen as a bonus on the patient's part, is that correction of an improper bite can prevent unnecessary wrinkles from forming around the mouth.

The dentist should bring up just what costs there are to the patient's individual procedure. The pre-exam and following tests may vary significantly, depending on just how much work needs done. It may also not be done in a single sitting. It may be necessary for their dentist to request that the patient schedule for more than one visit, in order to fully complete their work on the bite reclamation. They should also take into account any other issues and possible alternative treatments.

If there are any pre-existing health concerns that the dentist may be unaware of, it's important to mention them before the procedure begins. All dental procedures are done with minimization of pain in mind. The mouth should be completely healed within a few weeks of the bite reclamation procedure, although any aftercare questions should be specified by the doctor themselves. Certain aftercare may differ depending on the specific procedure that was performed or may even require a pain prescription prescribed by the dentist.

We are very confident that we will leave you with great teeth in your mouth. We offer free consultations and we will even offer new patients a free second opinion. Call us today and schedule an appointment for your convenience by dialing  (561) 852-7773, it will just take a minute. Walk-ins are also very welcome!