FAQ

dental guards are CE Certified and comply with the requirements of EU Medical Device Directive 93-42-EEC. They have also been examined by an independent panel of internationally recognised dental experts and approved by the British Dental Health Foundation.

The SleepRight has a 12 year safety record and is prescribed by thousands of dentist worldwide. The SleepRight is also available without prescription.

There has been recent public concern regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) and the risk of leaching. We are pleased to confirm that the SleepRight does not contain latex or BPA and there is no risk of leaching of harmful chemicals, thought to occur when certain plastics are heated.

The Secure-Comfort 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 Slim-Comfort is recommended for adults with sensitive gums or a small mouth. The SleepRight Dura-Comfort has larger, high profile wings on the sides to increase tissue retention during sleep and is suitable for the chronic bruxer and those wanting superior comfort and durability. 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.

Indications and instructions are included in the product packaging along with the simple Fitting and Care Instructions To clean your SleepRight, rinse it with cool water or mouthwash. For further cleaning, brush it with a toothbrush and mouthwash. Dry it thoroughly to prevent the growth of bacteria, and store in the provided case. The natural color of your SleepRight may have a slight yellow hue.

Custom guards cannot be adjusted after they are made by your dentist. The SleepRight is the only dental guard that can be adjusted to fit after there are changes to your dental condition.

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.

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 Dental Guard. Most people find the SleepRight is very comfortable compared to a custom guard after an initial adjustment period.

INDICATIONS: Dental Guard is designed to protect teeth and TMJ from clenching and grinding.

CAUTIONS: Do not use if you are under 18 years of age; have TMJ; have teeth or jaw pain; or if the dental  guard is broken or damaged. Do not use the product as an athletic mouth guard. Do not use for more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period. Not for use with dentures, braces or other dental appliances. Do not use for more than 3 months from initial use without consulting your dentist. Ask a dentist before use if you have loose fillings, loose caps, or unfilled cavities; jaw clicking or pain, teeth pain, face pain; difficulty chewing; mouth sores; gum disease or bleeding gums; or serious respiratory problems. While using the product, see your dentist at least every 6 months. Stop use and see a dentist if you develop loose teeth or a change in your bite; experience pain or other irregularity; the product easily falls out of your mouth or causes you to gag; you develop bleeding gums, soreness, or other reaction inside your mouth.