A Balanced Bite for Lasting Comfort and Health
Your bite plays a vital role in how your teeth function and how comfortable your jaw feels every day. Even small bite imbalances can lead to issues like jaw pain, tooth wear, or headaches. At Clermont Hills Dentistry, we offer precise occlusal adjustments to restore harmony to your bite — improving comfort, function, and long-term oral health.
What Is an Occlusal Adjustment?
An occlusal adjustment is a gentle, precise reshaping of the biting surfaces of your teeth to ensure that they fit together evenly when your mouth is closed.
When your bite is properly aligned, your teeth distribute pressure evenly during chewing and clenching — reducing strain on your teeth, gums, and jaw joints.
This treatment is often recommended for patients experiencing:
- Uneven or premature tooth wear
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Chronic jaw or muscle discomfort
- Headaches or TMJ-related tension
- Recent dental work that feels “off” when biting
- Loose or shifting teeth due to uneven forces
Why Bite Alignment Matters
When teeth don’t come together evenly, the extra pressure on certain areas can lead to a variety of dental and jaw problems, including:
- Chipped or fractured teeth
- Gum recession
- Tooth sensitivity
- Jaw muscle fatigue
- TMJ pain or clicking
By fine-tuning the bite, we help relieve tension, prevent damage, and protect your restorations — for a more comfortable, stable smile.
Our Occlusal Adjustment Process
We approach every adjustment with precision, patience, and care:
01
Bite Analysis
Our clinicians will use thin colored bite paper to identify where your teeth make early or excessive contact.
02
Selective Reshaping
Using gentle polishing instruments, we make tiny, precise modifications to the enamel where necessary.
03
Comfort Testing
You’ll bite, move, and close your mouth as we fine-tune until your teeth fit together evenly.
04
Follow-Up Evaluation
We’ll check your bite at future visits to ensure long-term comfort and stability.
This process is conservative, quick, and typically requires little to no anesthesia.
When to Consider an Occlusal Adjustment
You may benefit from this treatment if you:
- Feel that your bite is uneven or your teeth “don’t fit right”
- Experience jaw soreness, especially in the morning
- Have teeth that are worn, chipped, or loose
- Recently had dental work (crowns, fillings, or bridges) that feels high or uncomfortable
- Grind or clench your teeth at night
Even subtle adjustments can make a dramatic difference in comfort and bite balance.
Comfort-Focused, Personalized Care
Your comfort is always our priority. We take time to listen to your concerns, explain every step, and perform adjustments gradually to ensure precision and ease.
For patients who feel anxious about dental work, we also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax during the procedure — making your experience calm and stress-free.
At Clermont Hills Dentistry, our goal is to not just treat symptoms, but to restore harmony to your bite and overall oral health.
Protecting Your Smile for the Future
Balanced bites protect smiles — and that’s what we’re here to do. Whether you’ve noticed jaw tension, uneven wear, or simply want to improve comfort, an occlusal adjustment can make a significant difference in how your mouth feels every day.