Use:
A night guard is designed to protect your teeth from wear that results when you
clench and grind your teeth excessively. It protects the jaw joint from being
overloaded and in some people it can also help relieve the muscle tenderness
that is commonly associated with clenching and grinding. Use your Night Guard
every night to help protect teeth from wear, grinding and fractures.
For standard Night guards( Hard or Soft):
-Brush and floss well before using.
-Brush and floss well before using.
-Place under warm (not to exceed 45°C/113°F) running tap water for about 15
seconds to soften material slightly and to make insertion easier. Place on teeth
and bite down slowly. Teeth should contact evenly on both the right and left sides.
-Your Night Guard should fit snugly on teeth but not too tight. Initially you may
find it difficult to insert or to remove, as it is such a close fitting appliance. Pull
down evenly from both sides to remove (usually some resistance).
-Clean gently with a toothbrush and some water or mouthwash when you remove
the appliance in the morning. Clean the night guard before you insert at night
and when you remove it in the morning. Use a soft toothbrush with cold soapy
water.
Do not rinse with hot water exceeding 45°C/113°F, as it will distort..
DO NOT SOAK your appliance in any liquid for more than 1 hour.
Store the night guard in a dry case during the day. If you notice a white build up
beginning to form, soak the night guard in 25:75 dilution of white vinegar to water
during the day and brush
For Key Splint night guards:
KeySplint experience. This splint has been customized for you and
designed for comfort. Wear your splint as prescribed by your dental
professional and follow your daily routine of brushing and flossing after
each meal. Keep up with regular dental appointments and check the fit
and condition of your appliance during each visit. If you have any new
dental work done, confirm the fit of this appliance with your dental
professional. If you experience discomfort or pressure, please contact
your dental professional for follow-up.
Keystone Industries recommends cleaning your appliance daily before and after
every use. Immediately after removal, use warm water (not to exceed
45°C/113°F) and soap to remove remaining saliva and debris from the device.
For periodic removal of debris and maintenance, you can use any mild
over-the-counter cleaning agents designed for oral devices. If needed, use a soft
bristle brush to clean the inside of your appliance for debris removal. Some of the
validated cleaning agents include Dawn dish soap, Polident, Efferdent, 3%
peroxide solution, 15% bleach solution, and mouthwash.
***For your convenience, you can also purchase “Retainer brite” cleaning tablets
from our office for $12 a box for a supply of 36 tablets of Dental appliance
cleaner. Please ask our staff about it.
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DO NOT SOAK your appliance in any liquid for more than 1 hour.
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DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents (i.e. toothpaste) as it can
shorten the life of your appliance.
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Dispose of the cleaning solution after every use. Rinse the
appliance well prior to use.
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DO NOT SOAK the appliance in water hotter than 45°C/113°F
due to the risk of warping the device.
Keystone Industries recommends against eating or drinking with the appliance.
Drinking hot liquid may affect the fit of the appliance. Please remove the device
prior to eating for optimal performance, fit, and long life. Please remember to
handle your KeySplint with care. Ensure to dry your appliance prior to storing it
in the case to prevent bacterial growth.
Tips:
-It is common for 1st time nightguard wearers to experience increased salivation
for about a week. This will go away.
When you first receive your night guard it may feel a little tight and you might find
you wake up with sensitive teeth. For the most effective results, wear the night
guard every night. The tight feeling will ease with time.
If you forget to wear it, the tightness will return. Initially, the night guard may
disturb your sleep, or you may find it outside of the mouth in the morning. As you
get used to it you will be able to sleep comfortably.
--Bring guard with you to dentist appointments so that we may evaluate fit and
clean it for you.
If you have any questions or concerns, or feel that any adjustments are
needed, feel free to contact the office at 905 770 0099 or 416 223 2453
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