Physiologic rest
We find where the jaw wants to sit, then build to it.
Bite Correction in Beverly Hills
When the bite is off, the whole system compensates. Dr. Frey restores the way the teeth meet, without surgery.
A misaligned bite forces the muscles and joints to work harder than they should. Over time that strain surfaces as headaches, tension through the neck and shoulders, and teeth that wear or break.
Treatment begins with diagnosis. Using TENS and EMG, Dr. Frey relaxes the jaw muscles to find their true resting position, then captures it in a trial orthotic worn for a few weeks to confirm comfort before anything is made permanent.
Once the position is settled, it is made lasting through porcelain restorations, orthodontics, or a combination of the two. The result is a bite that fits, achieved without jaw surgery.
What sets this treatment apart.
The details that turn a procedure into a result worth keeping.
Tested before permanent
A trial orthotic confirms comfort before any restoration.
No surgery
The bite is corrected through restoration and alignment alone.
Digital bite correction, explained.
How a digital bite analysis helps Dr. Frey find a comfortable, physiologic bite.
Questions about bite correction.
Is it bad to have an overbite?
Not necessarily, because everyone’s upper front teeth overlap the lower ones to some degree. It becomes a problem when the overlap is too deep or too shallow, and a pronounced overbite can wear the front teeth faster and lead to biting into the gums. Our article on whether you need to correct your bite explains the common bite patterns, and Dr. Frey can tell you at your consultation whether yours needs attention.
Can an adult overbite be corrected without surgery?
In many cases, yes. There is no age cutoff, and many adults with a mild or moderate overbite correct it with orthodontics such as clear aligners, while surgery is generally kept for severe cases. When we plan the correction, we look for the right bite position for your jaw and assess your airway, not only the look of your teeth. Our article on overbite correction without surgery covers the options in more detail.
Can an underbite or crossbite be corrected without surgery?
Often, yes, depending on whether the teeth or the jaws themselves are out of position. When the teeth are the issue, orthodontics such as clear aligners or braces can often bring the bite together; when the jaws differ in size or position, the options depend on your age and how large the difference is. Dr. Frey assesses this with 3D imaging and a close look at your bite, and our article on fixing malocclusion without surgery explains the approaches.
Do I need braces to correct my bite?
Not necessarily. When teeth need to move, many patients can use clear aligners instead of brackets and wires, and some bites call for neuromuscular orthodontics, which develops the jaw into position first and then aligns the teeth to it. Where wear or missing teeth have lowered the bite, it can be rebuilt with porcelain restorations instead. Dr. Frey recommends an approach after examining your bite.
Can I fix an overbite at home?
Not on your own: moving teeth or changing how the jaws meet needs a dental professional to plan and monitor it. It does help to tell us about habits such as mouth breathing, thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, since addressing them can be part of the plan, and our team includes a myofunctional therapist who works with the muscles of the face, tongue and throat.
Explore related treatments.
Care at Perfect White Smile is rarely a single procedure. These often work alongside bite correction.
Does your bite feel off?
Sit with Dr. Frey for a private consultation and see how a bite built around your jaw's natural resting position would work for you.