Bite Adjustment

Relieve Jaw Stress and Restore Harmony to Your Smile

A Balanced Bite = Less Pain, Better Function, and Long-Term Health

If your bite feels uneven — or if you’ve been told you grind your teeth, experience jaw discomfort, or suffer from TMJ symptoms — an occlusal (bite) adjustment may be the key to lasting relief.

At Vivid Dental of Raleigh, we offer precise, conservative bite adjustments to correct imbalances in the way your teeth come together. These subtle corrections can significantly reduce jaw tension, prevent tooth damage, and improve your overall comfort without surgery or medication.

What Is a Bite Adjustment?

A bite adjustment (also called occlusal equilibration) is a dental procedure that reshapes specific tooth surfaces to allow your upper and lower teeth to meet more evenly and naturally. It’s often used as a non-invasive treatment for:

Small bite imbalances can cause large amounts of stress on your teeth and jaw joints — especially over time.

Signs You May Need a Bite Adjustment

You might benefit from bite correction if you’ve noticed:

Pain or fatigue in your jaw when eating or speaking

Chronic headaches or neck tension

Teeth that feel sore or “high” when you bite down

Broken fillings, cracked teeth, or uneven wear

A shifting bite or new gaps between teeth

Your teeth hitting unevenly after recent dental work

We use digital bite analysis and clinical evaluation to assess your bite and determine whether adjustments are needed — and exactly where.

What to Expect During a Bite Adjustment

The procedure is conservative, painless, and often completed in a single appointment.

Why Choose Vivid Dental of Raleigh?

Expert evaluation of bite and jaw function

Gentle, precise adjustments using conservative techniques

Integration with TMJ therapy and overall oral health goals

Medicaid, VA, and major insurance plans accepted

English- and Spanish-speaking team

Trusted for honest care and long-term solutions

We don’t just fix teeth — we align the entire system for balance, comfort, and health.

Benefits of Bite Adjustment

Reduces tension on the jaw joints and muscles

Prevents tooth wear, chipping, and fractures

Improves chewing comfort and efficiency

Enhances the longevity of dental work (crowns, bridges, fillings)

Supports long-term TMJ and bruxism management

Restores harmony between your teeth, muscles, and joints

In many cases, a well-balanced bite helps avoid the need for more extensive therapy or corrective surgery.

You’re Not Too Late. You’re Right on Time.

If it’s been years since your last visit… if you’ve been living in pain… if you’ve been putting off care because you’re afraid of what we’ll find — we see you. And we’re here to walk with you through it all.

This is the place where you restart your oral health journey with a team that sees your worth, not your worries.

Bite Adjustment

A Balanced Bite = Less Pain, Better Function, and Long-Term Health

What Is a Bite Adjustment?

Signs You May Need a Bite Adjustment

What to Expect During a Bite Adjustment

Bite Analysis

Selective Reshaping

Testing and Refinement

Follow-Up

Why Choose Vivid Dental of Raleigh?

Benefits of Bite Adjustment