Does insurance cover TheraBite?

The TheraBite is sporadically covered by private insurance based on the individuals plan. We will work with you, your doctor and your insurance company to get the TheraBite system covered. Visit our Insurance Page or contact us for more information this process.

What does a TheraBite do?

The TheraBite jaw motion rehab system is a hand operated device from ATOS Medical that provides a simple option for jaw hypomobility and dysfunction. The Therabite system successfully alleviates trismus from cancer, radiation fibrosis, trauma, TMJD, facial burns, and stroke.

How do you use TheraBite?

To use the TheraBite device with the hand aid, hold the TheraBite with one hand at the back by the knob. Then pull the hand aid forward to squeeze the device and press the mouthpieces open….

1. Daily or during spasm, one session of 10 “bites”.
2. Insert and open to 15mm.
3. Bite down and hold for 10 seconds, rest 30 secs.

How do you stop Trismus?

Treatment options

1. Use of a jaw-stretching device. These devices fit between the upper and lower jaw.
2. Medication.
3. Physical therapy that involves massaging and jaw stretching.
4. A change to a predominately soft-food diet until symptoms improve.

What is Therabite device?

The Therabite device is another way to gently stretch the jaw muscles. It is a hand operated device that is put inside the mouth. For this study people used the Therabite device or wooden spatulas before radiotherapy started and continued during treatment.

How do you treat trismus naturally?

How do you treat lockjaw?

1. Applying a warm compress by using a hot water bag or a hot towel, several times a day, so that it loosens the locked jaw muscles.
2. Using cold packs as this will relieve off the pain associated with lockjaw.
3. Rectifying your posture is crucial to prevent the lockjaw condition from worsening.

How do you treat trismus at home?

Managing trismus at home

1. Massage.
2. Move your jaw left to right, hold for a few seconds, and then move it right to left.
3. Move your jaw in a circular motion.
4. Open your mouth as wide as you comfortably can, holding this position to stretch it for a few seconds.
5. Stretch your neck.

How do you stretch your jaw muscles?

Repeat small mouth-opening and mouth-closing movements several times as a warm up. Then, place your fingers on the top of your front four bottom teeth. Slowly pull down until you feel slight discomfort on the tight side of your jaw. Hold for 30 seconds, and then slowly release your jaw back to the staring position.

What is the most serious cause of trismus?

Pericoronitis (inflammation of soft tissue around impacted third molar) is the most common cause of trismus. Inflammation of muscles of mastication. It is a frequent sequel to surgical removal of mandibular third molars (lower wisdom teeth).

Is lockjaw caused by stress?

Too much tension on your jaw can even lead to lockjaw, a condition in which muscle spasms prevent you from opening your mouth very wide.

What can the Therabite system be used for?

The TheraBite device provides a curved, anatomically correct stretch for patients to treat or rehabilitate their jaw and temporomandibular joint. The TheraBite system can be used for stretching, passive motion, and muscle strengthening.

Is the Therabite system still covered by Medicare?

For more information about this change, please see our blog post: Medicare Coverage for the TheraBite System. However, we do carry other jaw motion rehab systems that provide the same therapy as the TheraBite device and are still available for coverage by Medicare.

Are there any contraindications to the Therabite system?

Contraindications: Mandible or Maxilla bone fracture (upper and lower jaw); and other bone weaknesses, bone infections, osteomyelitis, and osteocradionecrosis of the jaw. The TheraBite system is clinically proven as more effective than self-exercises and tongue depressors.

How does the Therabite jaw motion rehabilitation system work?

TheraBite® Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System™ is designed to restore jaw mobility after trismus and mandibular hypomobility. Clinically proven to deliver results. It is portable and utilizes repetitive passive motion to stretch the tissue, strengthen weakened muscles and mobilize joints. The average gain in jaw opening is around 1–1.5 mm per week.