What do I do if one of my bite blocks come off?

If your bite blocks wear down or come off, call your orthodontist to schedule a repair. The bite blocks are in place to make your treatment faster and more effective, so it’s important to keep them in good shape so your bite can be corrected as quickly as possible.

Is it normal for bite blocks to fall off?

Bite Blocks/Turbos PROBLEM: One of the bite blocks has come off. SOLUTION: This is okay and as long as you are not having any discomfort and you have one still attached, there is no reason to do anything. If you are having discomfort, please call the office to schedule an appointment.

What happens if bite turbos fall off?

It is unlikely that a Bite Turbo will break loose. If one Bite Turbo does come off, it’s no problem. If you lose them both, please give us a call – we will probably schedule an appointment to have them replaced; however, if enough movement has been achieved, they may no longer be necessary.

What is the blue stuff the orthodontist put on my teeth?

Bite blocks are made out of blue or tooth colored material. They are used to help protect your brackets from your teeth or to help correct a deep bite or unlock your bite.

How long do bite blocks stay on?

On average, patients wear a bite block for 6-9 months. Your treatment time with a bite block will depend on how quickly your teeth move into a better alignment.

Are bite turbos necessary?

Why do you need them? Bite turbos can address a variety of dental issues. When you bite on a bite turbo, you exert specific pressure on the teeth, which can help patients who have an overbite. Bite turbos also treat deep bite and improper teeth movement.

How long do I need bite blocks?

Once your jaw is adequately trained on how to bite and your teeth are better aligned, the bite block can be removed. On average, patients wear a bite block for 6-9 months. Your treatment time with a bite block will depend on how quickly your teeth move into a better alignment.

Can bite blocks break?

A removable posterior bite plane is temporary, can be lost or broken, and sometimes may even be swallowed by patients. GIC bite blocks can cause discomfort during chewing due to the single points of contact on each side.

What are bite blocks for?

A bite block — also called a ramp or a turbo — is designed to keep your upper and lower teeth from touching during your orthodontic treatment. That helps prevent you from breaking your brackets when you’re biting down.

Who needs bite turbos?

Bite turbos also treat deep bite and improper teeth movement. Wearing braces can bring a lot of biting issues to the table. When your top teeth get into contact with lower braces, you might run into two problems. One, there is a good chance that your bottom teeth might break or misalign.

Where do you put bite blocks on braces?

In some cases, bite blocks may even be spring-loaded. Sometimes, L-shaped or triangular bite blocks are placed on the tongue side of your front teeth, and sometimes flat or mounded blocks are attached to the top surface of your back molars. Why do people need bite blocks for braces?

What happens if you have an overbite with braces?

When the top teeth contact the lower braces, these can easily break your bottom teeth. In addition, an overbite can lead to damaging the bottom braces and its brackets, too. To avoid all that and support the top front teeth by introducing more movement, you should wear bite turbos.

Can bite blocks be used to correct crossbite?

Although bite blocks are usually used along with conventional orthodontic braces, some orthodontists may use bite blocks by themselves. In younger patients, bite blocks can help correct a crossbite.

Why do I need bite turbos with my braces?

This condition can be very unpleasant and painful for a patient. If the top teeth pressure the lower braces, they can distort the bottom teeth, instead of aligning them. However, the very use of bite ramps can drastically ease the process of wearing braces, among other things. Why do I Need Bite Turbos with My Braces? Think of it this way.