🦷 Dental Aftercare
Occlusal Adjustment Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for occlusal adjustment: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
Typical recovery: about 2 daysDental
Occlusal Adjustment recovery, day by day
Day 0 (Adjustment Day)
After the Adjustment
- Your bite may feel different; this is the new, correct position
- Mild sensitivity for 1-2 days is normal
- If sensitivity persists beyond 3-5 days, call for reevaluation
Day 1-2
Monitoring
- Brush and floss normally; no restrictions
- Your jaw muscles may feel slightly fatigued as they adapt
- Note any areas that feel high when biting down
- Follow up if bite doesn't feel natural within a week
When to call your provider or 911
- •Severe pain when biting after the adjustment
- •Tooth becomes very sensitive to hot or cold that worsens
- •Jaw pain or clicking that wasn't present before the adjustment
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 2
Bite feels natural
Jaw muscles adapt to new bite position
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