SILENT NITE APPLIANCE

I have made half a dozen different designs of anti-snore devices and the Silent Nite has had the best results.  In fact I have been wearing one for more than 2 years with the full approval of my son (who had to wake me up many times because of my snoring).

It usually takes 4 days to get accustomed to the appliance.  During the first week of wearing the device, be patient.  I rarely have to modify these appliances after delivery, but of course, we are happy to make modifications if needed.  Some patients have complained of chapped lips during the first few weeks.  We are happy to provide lip balm at the reception desk.  Jaw soreness is common in the first week but usually goes away.  If it persists more than one week, please contact us.

It is normal for either the upper or lower appliance to become unseated from the teeth during wide opening.  The teeth return to the correct position when the jaws are closed.

These Silent Nite appliances may turn a yellowish tan after about a year.  This does not indicate any contamination or weakening.  You can clean the device with liquid hand soap or toothpaste and a toothbrush.  You may also soak it in a cup of water with bleach once a month, but do not return it to your mouth without rinsing thoroughly.  Bleach burns oral tissues.

Once in a great while the nylon side bars of the device break.  We have plenty of them and will be happy to replace them.

Keep this device (and ALL oral devices) away from DOGS.  They absolutely love chewing them, not realizing that it is the most expensive chew toy around...

I would like to hear your results in the first week and first month of using the device.  So far, my success rate is better than the published results, but I want to be sure I am getting all the input I need.

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