Dr Thanh-De Nguyen
DMD, MSc(ortho), Orthodontist
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Braces and Invisalign in Montreal
Removable appliance
Important instructions for appliance use:
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Never use your teeth to "bite the appliance into position" as this can damage or break it.
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Never use your tongue to remove the appliance as it may damage or break it.
Use your fingers as instructed.
You may experience the following:
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Pressure and discomfort
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Sensation of extra saliva
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Difficulty with speech
These side effects typically subside within 4-10 days.
Maintenance instructions:
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Remove the appliance for cleaning twice daily (morning and evening) and rinse it after meals
to remove food debris. -
Use your regular dental toothbrush and toothpaste for cleaning.
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Do not use any chemicals for cleaning or soak the appliance.
Additional guidelines:
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Remove the appliance during vigorous sports to prevent accidental displacement.
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Replace the appliance in your mouth immediately after such activities.
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When not in use, always store the appliance in its protective box.
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Contact the clinic if there are any breakages or if you lose your appliance.
If you can continue to wear it comfortably, please do so.
Usage instructions:
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Wear the appliance full-time, day and night, except during eating or brushing.
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If instructed to turn the expansion mechanism, follow our specific instructions.