How does the SleepRight® dental guard work?
Clenching and grinding teeth has been classified as a neuromuscular disorder. Overactive muscles can cause chipping, fractures, excessive wear and loosening of the teeth. Some studies report that chronic jaw clenching and teeth grinding may be related to head and neck muscle tension and pain in the jaw joints. The SleepRight®'s articulating bitepads, made of a resilient hybrid material, slip comfortably between your teeth and are designed to re-establish your natural freeway space. While the SleepRight® protects teeth from clenching and grinding, we emphasize and strongly encourage our customers to concentrate on, "lips together, teeth apart" to initiate the muscle relaxation learning process. When directed by the brain, muscles at ease will allow the teeth to rest on the bitepads. Do not bite down, although the natural urge to do so will test your mental approach to learning "lips together, teeth apart".
How do I fit the SleepRight® dental guard?
Detailed pictures are included with easy to follow care and fitting instructions. With SleepRight®'s patented adjustable technology, you have four bitepad positions, making it easy to customize the size to fit most people. The thermal sensitive strap, which is positioned between your lower lip and teeth, will adapt to your gums when heated under warm water. Do not boil the SleepRight® dental guard.
How does the SleepRight® dental guard stay in place?
The SleepRight® dental guard utilizes natural tissue retention between your lips, cheek, and tongue to be held in place.There are no clasps that attach to the teeth and you do not use the teeth to hold the appliance in place. While the bitepads are made of a tough and resilient material, the heat sensitive memory strap is smooth, soft, and flexible. This enhances the adaptation to each individual's anatomy.
The SleepRight® NO-BOIL® dental guard was designed by a specialist in dentistry and has been used by thousands of doctors worldwide. The SleepRight®'s state-of-the-art technology is designed specifically to protect teeth from bruxism, commonly referred to as clenching and grinding the teeth. Studies has reported that chronic jaw clenching and grinding has been associated with head, neck, shoulder, and back tension. Can also be worn for perfomance enhancement during non-contact sporting activities where the natural tendency to clench and grind the teeth may occur, such as: golf, weightlifting, tennis, cycling, bowling, archery, skeet shooting, etc.
The SleepRight® NO-BOIL® dental guard is not recommended without a prescription for people with disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ or TMD). TMJ problems can only be diagnosed by a dentist or health professional. SleepRight® Rx NO-BOIL® dental guard is available by prescription for different intended uses that can only be diagnosed by a health professional. INDICATIONS: SleepRight® NO-BOIL® dental guard protects teeth and dental work 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.
