Care for it well so it continues to function correctly and retains its fit
- An unclean splint is neither healthy nor comfortable. To clean, remove the appliance and brush with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Be careful not to drop the splint on a hard surface, as it may break. It’s a good idea to fill the sink with water – so if you drop the appliance, it’s less likely to break.
- Brush your teeth as well before reinserting the splint.
- You may find wearing your new appliance a little strange at first. But you will soon get used to it.
- Your saliva flow may increase during the first few days of use. This will soon taper back to normal.
- During the first week or so, you may find that the appliance falls out in your sleep. This is normal, and will cease as you adapt to wearing it.
- We will check on you and your appliance after a week, but we’ll be happy to see you earlier if necessary.
Be careful where you leave your bite splint
- Do not expose the splint to direct sunlight or excessive heat, as it may lose its shape.
- To a dog, your precision-made splint may look like a tasty chew toy.
- If you leave it lying around in a tissue, it could easily go out with the rubbish.
- For protection, store your bite splint in the plastic case provided. The appliance should be kept moist by adding a little water to the case.