tcs Nightguard Home Care Instructions

Prior to placing the appliance in your mouth:

• Brush and floss your teeth.
• In order for this appliance to fit properly and engage in the undercuts it must be softened under warm tap water for 30-60 seconds before being placed in the mouth.  It is ready when it becomes soft and flexible.

To insert Appliance

• Use your forefinger and thumb of both hands to guide appliance into place over your teeth.
• Gently bite down to insure appliance is fully seated.

When to wear Appliance

• A nightguard is to be used nightly or at anytime you desire to prevent trauma and wear from the grinding and or clenching of your teeth.

Removal of Appliance

• Use your forefinger and thumb of both hands to grasp appliance and gently pull out.

Cleaning

• Use mild toothpaste and a soft denture brush under cold tap water.
• DO NOT scrub hard with a regular toothbrush.

Storage

• Shake moisture from appliance.
• Place in a sealable plastic container.

Mineral Deposits

• Mineral deposits may accumulate causing discoloration.  If this occurs – soak appliance for approximately 15 minutes in a denture cleaner.
• After soaking, rinse with cold running water and store.

Note:  Air drying helps to dissipate the opaque appearance caused by excess moisture.