Post-Operative Care Instructions for Bruxism and Occlusal Splint

1. What to Expect After Treatment

• The bite on your occlusal splint will need to be adjusted precisely. This will require at least 2 visits: the day you receive your splint, and after you’ve used your splint for several days.

2. How to Take Care of Yourself After Treatment

• Wear your splint as often as you can, including when you sleep and whenever you tend to clench and grind.
• You may find that the splint initially causes an increase in saliva. This tends to diminish within a few days.
• Every day, clean your splint immediately after you remove it. Brush it both inside and out with a toothbrush using a small amount of water. Rinse and store the splint in its container.
• Once a week, you should soak it in an effervescent denture cleaner.
• When not in use, the splint should be stored in a sealed container with humidity, e.g. stored with a water-soaked cotton pad/gauze or soaked in clean water at room temperature. Do not soak in warm water as this may cause the splint to become distorted.
• Keep the splint away from kids or pets
• Bring your splint to every appointment. Splints come in several types and materials, and your dentist chooses the one that suits you. The biting surface can wear over time, so we check the bite on your splint and adjust it when needed.
• The lifespan of an occlusal splint varies widely. For some, splints last a decade. For people with more severe grinding, splints may only last 3–5 years. Keep in mind that the expense of replacing a splint is a small fraction of the cost of fixing severely worn or broken teeth.

3. What to Avoid After Treatment

• DO NOT soak your splint in mouthwash. The acrylic is porous and will absorb the color of the mouthwash.
• Do not wear the splint without adjustment for more than 6 months, as it may cause changes in your bite.

4. When to Contact the Clinic

Contact us if you experience worsening jaw pain, limited opening, splint damage or discomfort, jaw locking or clicking, or pain spreading to your ear, head, or neck.

5. How to Reach Us

If you have any concerns, questions, or complications following your treatment, please contact Kitcha Dental Clinic. Our staff will assess the urgency of your situation and prioritize appointments accordingly to ensure you receive timely care.

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