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Post- Op Instructions: Night Guard or NTI Bite Guard |
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This splint therapy is to help your lower jaw function more properly. We have fabricated an orthopedic appliance to help reposition your lower jaw. This appliance will help to relax any of your jaw muscles which are in spasm and to reduce any muscle pain. Many situations may cause your lower jaw to malfunction including accidental trauma, developmental defects, peculiar oral habits, naturally occurring malocclusion (poor bite), psychological stress, clenching or bruxing of teeth, and other problems. USE OF THE BITE/OCCLUSAL GUARD. You have received an acrylic bite splint (occlusal splint). The treatment has been used for many years to keep the teeth from contacting while you sleep and to allow the lower jaw to return to a comfortable hinge position without interference and guidance from the teeth. It is essential that you wear your night guard every night and you may also wear it during the day if you find yourself clenching or grinding your teeth. CARE OF: When it’s not in your mouth, make sure your splint is placed in water. Cleaning the Splint: After brushing and flossing your teeth very thoroughly, brush and rinse the inside and outside of the splint and return it to your mouth. Dental decay can be stimulated if you are not careful about the cleanliness of your mouth and splint. Fluoride containing rinses or gels are useful when placed in your splint once per day if you have a high dental decay rate. *When not in use soak in a 50:50 solution of Water:Listerine. This will keep it clean, fresh and bacteria free! Walter Kostrzewski, DMD 203-876-9887 |
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