The bite check is one of the most important parts of a biannual dental check-up. We provide thorough cleanings at the dental offices of Doctors Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk and do examinations for oral cancer, but the bite check allows us to identify issues with a patient’s teeth and jaw alignments that could have implications for their head, neck, and shoulders.
Bruxism (night time teeth grinding) wears down enamel and can push teeth out of place. In the most extreme cases, it can even cause teeth to crack. Although people are often unaware of whether they are grinding their teeth in their sleep, our hygienists can identify unusual wear patterns in a patient’s enamel. If they see something, they can perform a tactile inspection of the temporomandibular joints, which connect the mandible to the rest of the head and which can radiate soreness to the neck and shoulders when jaws are misaligned. We also ask patients to demonstrate closing their teeth together and will ask them about any feelings of discomfort they’ve had while chewing or after getting up in the morning.
Bite checks are particularly important for pediatric patients. The eruption of wisdom teeth may cause overcrowding and cause soreness. Children often begin orthodontic therapy when they are around eleven years old, but it is possible for adults to undergo some orthodontic procedures, as well. We’ll also want to ensure that an adult’s implant-supported prosthetic teeth are still stable and ascertain whether dentures need to be refitted.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rdSt, Suite 310, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami Dental through a contact form.
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