- Following your appointment to seat and adjust your bite splint, you may notice a tight feeling when the splint is seated. This feeling will subside as you continue to wear your splint.
- Adjustments to the bite splint for comfortable position of your TMJ have been completed. As the muscles relax, you may notice changes to the bite. An appointment should be scheduled for a follow up appointment in 7-10 days to make any necessary adjustments.
- When seating your splint, always use gentle pressure, never bite splint into position, as this could damage the splint or may damage your teeth.
- When removing your splint, lift on one side first then the other. If your splint is difficult to remove, please call our office for an appointment.
- Brush your splint with a soft toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste to clean, rinsing well with water.
- Do not use denture cleaners or soak in mouthwash.
- Do not eat with your splint inserted. You may drink water only.
- Pets are naturally drawn to the scent of dentures and splints. It is advisable to keep your bite splint in the case and out of reach. All damage created by pets becomes the financial responsibility of the patients.
