Oral airways and bite blocks may both be placed in the mouth during respiratory care, but they are designed to address very different airway problems. In mechanically ventilated patients, the
Mechanical ventilation depends on a stable airway, a protected tube position, and a care environment where the patient’s mouth, teeth, tongue, and soft tissues do not interfere with the respiratory
Airway protection does not end once an endotracheal tube is placed. In ventilated patients, the next challenge is preserving tube patency and position while the patient moves through sedation changes,
Bite blocks are used for a reason; they create separation, protect appliances, and control contact when the bite would otherwise interfere with treatment or airway management. The concern about tooth
A Bite Block changes the way your teeth contact, so your orthodontist can create safe clearance while braces do their work. Because the block takes the first point of contact
A bite block is a small component, but it often sits at the center of bigger clinical goals. It can protect an airway device from jaw pressure, support safer access
Bite blocks are used in orthodontics when the bite needs a little guidance during treatment, but they are not added for every braces patient. Whether someone needs Bite Blocks depends on
In airway care, bite blocks are used to help protect the tube from occlusion and reduce biting-related disruption during care. It is most common when a patient is intubated, and agitation,
Have you ever wondered why orthodontists sometimes add small devices inside your mouth when you get braces? Some patients think braces alone do the job but others quickly realize that
Have you ever been told you need braces and wondered how you will handle all the extra parts that come with them? For many people the first thought is about
