Sometimes your tooth may require treatment already due to a cavity or crack, but sometimes this is only an indication of a more chronic, comprehensive problem. At Open Late Dentistry and Orthodontics, we believe part of a healthy smile la by having a healthy bite. An occlusal adjustment may be recommended to correct the alignment of the bite if loose, shifting, crowded, or missing teeth are affecting the remaining teeth. Our Clear Orthodontic Trays are also a great way to fix teeth that have rotated to due a heavy bite. This makes each tooth "straighten up" and "pull its own weight to contribute to chewing power when you go to eat or during stressful times of the day. Digitally Planned Night Guards at Open Late Dentistry and Orthodontics help for the roughly 8 hours that Americans spend asleep. However during the day we recommend having a bite that will hold up to the stress of work and family like that you endure. An Investment in a steady, even bite will ensure your front teeth are not being over worked when your back teeth are doing their part. The result is an evenly distributed bite that eliminates irregular pressure on one side of the mouth. Once your bite is adjusted, your teeth will meet properly. Occlusal adjustment causes minimal pain, and only a little discomfort. The adjustment is made by using the latest in technology. Dr. Rouse utilizes a 3D Scanning computer scan of the mouth, which records hundreds of bite registrations per minute, and show both you and us the tooth that is hitting highest, noting even the slightest irregularity. That data allows the dentist to make only the adjustments that are absolutely necessary, which ensures a well aligned bite and minimal tooth wear. A dental polisher is then used to level the bite. Another scan is performed to ensure all teeth are coming together accurately. A deprogrammer, a dental instrument, may be used to have you bite on and relax the jaw muscles before any adjustment is completed.