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Caring For Your Oral ApplianceFriday, March 07, 2014
CARING FOR
YOUR APPLIANCE
You
must wear your appliance every night for it to manage your Sleep
Apnea.
Cleaning:
- Please be sure to
clean the appliance entirely, including around the adjustment screw
located on the side of the appliance.
·
Using
cold water only, brush the appliance with a denture brush and toothpaste. You
may also soak the appliance in “Polident” or “Efferdent”.
·
Rinse
well, gently dry off excess water, and store dry in the denture cup you were provided.
·
Keep
the appliance away from pets.
·
Dogs will chew your appliance!
·
You
will be responsible for the cost of a new appliance should this occur.
·
Be
careful not to drop your appliance. It can and will break!
·
The appliance
is guaranteed for 2 years.
Morning Positioner:
·
You
must use your morning positioner for 5 minutes every morning to reduce the likelihood of your bite changing
·
If
it is difficult for your back teeth touch after being awake for 1 hour, chew a
piece of gum until your back teeth are again touching. This usually only takes
a few minutes.
·
Clean
your morning positioner with cold water and brush.
·
Do
not clean the morning positioner in an ultrasonic cleaner.
You are responsible for:
·
If
you have fillings or crowns made for your teeth the appliance may no longer
fit.
·
DO NOT allow anyone else to adjust or tamper
with the appliance.
·
Please
contact our office if you have a question about your appliance prior to a
dental appointment other than a cleaning.
(561) 353-5252 to schedule an appointment.
Kenneth A. Mogell D.M.D.
We Make Beautiful Smiles a Reality in Boca Raton.
2900 North Military Trail
Suite 212
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Ph: 800.786.1497
Fx: 561.988.1102
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