Bite turbos are small pads or ramps made of acrylic or metal. Usually, they get bonded to the backside of upper front teeth or on the chewing side of any back teeth. Bite turbos come in various colors like red, blue, or metallic.
They act as a speed breaker between the teeth to stop a patient from biting down. This allows your teeth to move without bumping into each other, which can cause pain. If you are considering getting bite turbos, ask your dentist about them!
What is the purpose of bite turbos?
If you’re looking for a way to fix your overbite, deep bite, or improper teeth movement, bite turbos may be the answer. Bite turbos use specific pressure on the teeth to help correct these issues.
Bite turbos are a great way to fix overbites, deep bites, and improper teeth movement.
They use specific pressure on the teeth to help correct these issues and can make it easy to wear braces. If you’re having trouble getting used to your new bite turbos, start with soft foods and cut your food into small pieces. You might also find it helpful to practice chewing gum. The only potential side effect of bite turbos is that they can cause tooth sensitivity, which is usually only temporary.
Bite turbos and braces
There are many things to think about when you’re getting braces – will they make your teeth look good? But one thing that’s often overlooked is that braces can bring biting issues to the table.
Here’s where the bite turbos come in – their use can make it easy to wear the braces. By positioning the top teeth slightly in front of the bottom teeth, the bite turbos prevent too much pressure from being exerted on the bottom braces. This means that your teeth are more likely to stay aligned, reducing the chances of bracket and tooth damage.
Are you having trouble eating with them?
If you’re having trouble biting together, don’t worry – it’s a temporary situation! You might find that when you first get your bite turbos on your front teeth, your back teeth don’t come together wholly when you chew. And when placed on the back teeth, your front teeth might not touch. But don’t worry – eating soft food will help tolerate this bite. It might also affect your speech, but you’ll be able to speak normally within a week.
How to eat with bite turbos
If you’re having trouble getting used to your new bite turbos, don’t worry!
Here are some tips on how to adjust:
1. Start with soft foods
Eating softer foods will help you get used to chewing your new bite. Gradually add in harder foods as you get more comfortable.
2. Cut your food into small pieces
This will help you to take smaller bites and chew more slowly.
3. Chew slowly and evenly
Chew all the food on one side before moving to the other. This will help you get used to chewing with your new bite.
You might also find it helpful to practice chewing gum. This can help you get used to the feeling of your teeth coming together differently.
How to chew with bite turbos?
When you first get your bite turbos, you might find that your back teeth don’t come together wholly when you chew. And when placed on the back teeth, your front teeth might not touch. But don’t worry – eating soft food will help tolerate this bite. It might also affect your speech, but you’ll be able to speak normally within a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do bite turbos stay on?
The length of time that bite turbos stay on depends on the severity of the overbite, deep bite, or improper teeth movement. In most cases, they’ll need to be worn for 6-12 months.
Do bite turbos give you a lisp?
In some cases, bite turbos can cause a lisp. However, this is usually only temporary and goes away after a few days or weeks.
How to take off bite turbos at home?
It would help if you never tried to take off your bite turbos at home. Doing so could damage your teeth or cause other problems. If you need to have them removed, see your dentist.
Are there any side effects?
The only potential side effect of bite turbos is that they can cause tooth sensitivity. However, this is usually only temporary and goes away after a few days or weeks. If you’re concerned about tooth sensitivity, talk to your dentist – they may be able to recommend desensitizing toothpaste or other solution.
