A 33-year-old member asked:

Is it okay to get a bite plate after getting the 6 upper front teeth crowned?

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Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered

Dentistry 10 years experience

Absolutely: Having an appliance to help correct a problem with your overall bite can only help to protect the restorative work done to your anterior teeth. Bite plates are commonly used to correct deep bites. Deep bites can have traumatic affects to restorative work on anterior teeth. It is recommended after extensive anterior work to have some type of protection to wear esp at night, a bite plate is just it!

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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered

Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience

Yes!!: This is highly recommended. The bite plate, or mouth guard, will help to protect your investment in those upper front teeth. The bite plate can also protect you back teeth from the harmful effects of grinding if you do that.

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Dr. Jeffrey Krantzanswered

Dentistry 11 years experience

YES: A well made bite plate will help those crowns last even longer.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Could it be advisable to get a bite plate after getting crowns on the top 6 front teeth?

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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered

Dentistry 56 years experience

Bite plate: Not for that reason alone. Ask your dentist how best to protect your crowns as well as the rest of your teeth.

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