Perry Hall Dental Associates

Dr. John N. Stamas​


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If you don't have dental insurance  or would rather not pay expensive premiums each month, no worries! Ask about our In-House Just Nice Smiles Membership Plan! For only $400 per year or $33-35 per month, you can have peace of mind for your basic visits to be covered and you will receive up to 15% off most all other services. You receive more than $800 worth of preventive services for only half the price! We offer periodontal plans also according to your needs. Call 410-256-5550 to ask about joining our membership plan today or click here to join online!

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Occlusal Adjustment

Do you wake in the morning with sore jaws?

When you bite, do you feel like your jaw is lopsided? If so, then you may need an occlusal adjustment.

An occlusal adjustment corrects the alignment of the bite, that is a result of loose, shifting, crowded, or missing teeth. 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 a dental drill using a fine filing stone. In addition to the actual adjustment, removal mouthpieces are also utilized, to protect the tooth surface, and relax the jaw muscles once the adjustment is completed.

Who is a good candidate for an occlusal adjustment? Patients with loose or shifting teeth will many times not meet correctly. Patients, who grind or clench their teeth, will have an uneven bite and pressure distribution in the mouth, which is also corrected through an occlusal adjustment. Sometimes tooth sensitivity can be corrected through an occlusal adjustment as the treatment reduces pressure on the sensitive tooth.

New technology allows dentists to accurately identify the areas, which need adjustments. The dentist utilizes a computer scan of the mouth, which records hundreds of bite registrations per minute, and notes 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.

If you suspect that you may need an occlusal adjustment, schedule an appointment.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:30 AM-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 AM-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 AM-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 AM-4:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 AM-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed