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 Adjustable
Dental Guards
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the SleepRight Dental Guard work
How does the SleepRight Dental Guard stay in my
mouth
How do I know which Dental Guard is best for me
How does the SleepRight Dental Guard differ from
the dentists guard
My young child grinds his/her teeth very badly.
Will the SleepRight Dental Guard work for them
Can I wear the SleepRight Dental Guard both at
night and during the day
How long does the SleepRight Dental Guard last
How long do I need to wear the SleepRight Dental
Guard
Why cant I wear the SleepRight Dental Guard Guard for
more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period
My jaw feel like it is trying to realign itself
for a while after I take the SleepRight Dental Guard Guard out. Is this
normal
How does the SleepRight
Dental Guard work?
The SleepRight
Dental Guard provides a cushion of space between your teeth that will protect them from the destructive forces generated by overactive chewing muscles. Spacing your teeth apart also decompresses the jaw joints (TMJ)
and acts as a splint. Splints are appliances often used in the dental
surgery as the first line of
defence against chronic clenching and grinding. The adjustable and articulating bitepads
that slip comfortably between your teeth are designed to re-establish
your “natural’ freeway space, which will protect your teeth from
clenching and grinding day or night.
How does the SleepRight
Dental Guard Guard stay in my mouth?
The SleepRight
Dental Guard
uses natural tissue retention between your lips, cheeks and tongue to
be held in place. There are no clasps that attach or fasten to the
teeth to hold the appliance in place. The heat sensitive memory strap
is soft, smooth and flexible. The front section of the strap lies
comfortably between your lower lip and gum.
How do I know which
Dental Guard is best for me?
The first thing you need to determine is whether you are going to wear the SleepRight
Dental Guard during the day or at night. The Low-Profile SleepRight is recommended for adults with sensitive gums or a small mouth. The SleepRight Select was designed from studying hundreds of models of patients in the dental
surgery, therefore its design will fit most individuals and it is recommended for sleep. The SleepRight Select has larger, high profile wings on the sides to increase tissue retention during sleep. The
SleepRight state of the art adjustable technology is the only product
available on the market that offers the end user multiple adjustments
without cutting, boiling or messy mixes to customize the appliance to
their personal anatomy.
How does the SleepRight
Dental Guard differ from the dentist's guard?
First, there are many different designs for dental guards available from the dental professional. Our SleepRight
Dental Guard is considered a posterior type splint / appliance, similar to many other posterior splints made in the dental
surgery, without the much higher cost. It is also less bulky and
allows easier breathing. The device comes with easy to follow care and fitting instructions
and should only take a few minutes to fit. Additionally, you can have dental treatment or be in orthodontic treatment without having to buy a new appliance.
My young child grinds his/her teeth very badly. Will the SleepRight
Dental Guard work for them?
We do not recommend the use of the
SleepRight
for children under 18.
Can I wear the SleepRight
Dental Guard both at night and during the day?
Yes, however, you must adhere to the recommendations printed on the package and with the instructions
How long does the SleepRight
Dental Guard last?
The SleepRight
Dental Guard is triple injection
moulded, to accommodate soft and hard tissues of the mouth. The bitepads,
which slip comfortably between your teeth, are made of a hybrid
plastic, which makes it very resilient and durable without being like
hard acrylic or soft mouth guard material. The resiliency is the key,
because it resists the excessive muscle activity by pushing the teeth
apart. This will fatigue the muscles quickly and it is quite normal to
have muscle soreness. This is called a neuromuscular event which
triggers a cerebral response, which is your brain telling you that
muscles are sore therefore stop the activity. In a perfect world, all
it would take is one time for a person to quickly learn that they must
keep their “lips together and teeth apart” to initiate the muscle
relaxation process. If the teeth don’t touch the muscles are not
active, hence you have control over the muscle activity. For those who
gain control quickly, the appliance can last indefinitely. For those
who take longer, it’s a battle between the manmade materials and the
250 lbs per square inch bite forces that can potentially destroy those
materials.
How long do I need to wear the SleepRight
Dental Guard?
It depends on a number of factors, but the
average time that someone needs to use the appliance is 4 to 12 weeks.
Why can't I wear the SleepRight
Dental Guard for more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period?
Most people sleep around 6-8 hours a night and it is unlikely you would be able
or want to continue to wear the device all day long. The goal should
be to eliminate the need for the night guard as soon as possible.
My jaw feel like it is trying to realign itself for a while after I take the SleepRight
Dental Guard Guard out. Is this normal?
Yes, it is normal. When you are wearing the SleepRight
Night Guard the joints are
decompressed and if you
have modified your behaviour to control the muscle activity, the
lower jaw will relax to a more physiologically healthy position
with a small shift forward. This is the realignment you are
referring to. You wouldn’t need an intra oral appliance if
everything were ideal. When this happens, your front teeth may be
the only teeth that touch as you attempt to slowly close down.
This reflects a small soft tissue change that rebounds or returns
the lower to it’s former position as you talk and eat.
I have been wearing the SleepRight for one week and my jaw feels more painful than before. Is this normal?
It is quite normal to experience jaw muscle fatigue and soreness initially, as explained in the instructions. This discomfort can even radiate to your TMJ. The natural tendency to bite down does not go away immediately. The habitual clenching and grinding cycle is now interrupted and challenged by the resilient hybrid bitepads of the SleepRight Night Guard.
Will the SleepRight
Dental Guard help with my sleep apnea?
Many
people who suffer from bruxism also suffer from snoring and sleep apnea. Although there are special appliances that can be made through your health care professional that are specifically designed to open the bite and pull the jaw forward, we have had a number of customers who have appreciated the reduction in snoring and sleep apnea when wearing our SleepRight
Dental Guard.
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Disclaimer: The information contained on this site should not be construed
as medical advice. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before embarking on
any treatment
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