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Caring For Your Oral Appliance

Friday, 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.

If you experience discomfort while wearing the appliance, please discontinue use and call us at
(561) 353-5252 to schedule an appointment.

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