Splint Instructions for Use and Care
Congratulations on getting your bruxism splint! This is an excellent way to manage TMD and protect your teeth from the damaging effects of bruxism. Your splint should fit securely, with all your opposing teeth touching it evenly and without undue force or pressure on any individual tooth. Here are some important use and care instructions to help you get the most out of your splint and ensure its longevity.
Instructions for use
- Please wear the splint at night to protect your teeth and jaw muscles
- If you are experiencing any jaw muscle and/or joint problems you may want to consider daytime wear to resolve these issues.
We will schedule a follow-up appointment for two weeks time to check and correct any issues you might have with the fit and/or bite of the splint. Call to schedule an earlier appointment if:
- You feel the bite changed drastically, It can be normal for the bite to change as tense muscles start to relax,
- It should chip or crack,
- You feel continuous pressure or strain on an individual tooth when wearing the splint.
- You feel sore spots, sensitive teeth or sore jaw muscles.
- you experience anything unusual regarding your teeth, gums, tongue, etc.
Care Instructions
DO:
- Brush and floss your teeth before use. Trapping food debris and plaque under the splint can lead to tooth decay and/or gum problems
- Clean and rinse your splint with a soft brush after each use. If you would like you can also brush it with a mild dish soap.
- Periodically soak you splint with Denture cleaner (Polident® or Efferdent®)
- Keep your appliance in the box provided when not wearing
- Clean this box periodically in warm soapy water to prevent bacterial or fungal growth.
- Bring your splint with you during your regular dental checkup so we examine it for any needed repairs or adjustments. If you have any dental procedures done so we can insure proper of it following the procedure.
- DO NOT clean your splint with toothpaste as it will scratch it
- DO NOT clean it with boiling water. This will alter your splint and render it unusable
- DO NOT let children or pets get a hold of your splint.
- DO NOT attempt to file or alter the splint any way. All such adjustments should made by the dentist. only.
Call us at (705) 476-5181 if you have any questions regarding the use and care of your splint
