In a bilateral bite block, a broad upper component extends bilaterally between a front end and a back end for overlying a persons tongue and at least some of the persons lower molars and for underlying at least some of the persons upper molars. Molar blocks extend downward from both sides of the broad upper component and are disposed for contacting the persons lower molars. A groove is disposed within a top surface of a handle and the broad upper component for receiving an endotracheal tube. An aperture is disposed within the groove in the broad upper component for grasping a received endotracheal tube that can extend within the groove from the handle to beyond the back end of the upper component so that a received endotracheal tube that extends within the groove can contact the persons tongue and thereby enhance the grasp of the endotracheal tube.
