Archtek Grind Guard Thermoformed Dental Tray - Each

Designed to be worn at night as a protection for those who suffer from the night time grinding of teeth. Custom-fits to your teeth after just 10 seconds in warm water. User-friendly front-fitting tab. Patented form-fit technology. Mirrored storage case included.

Directions: Fitting instructions: Bring water to a boil in a container on the stove or in a microwave. The water should be approximately 4 inches in depth so that the entire tray will be immersed, keeping the tab above the water. After the water has come to a boil, remove the container from the heat source. Hold the GrindGuard by the tab and immediately place in the hot water, keeping the tab above the water. Keep the tray immersed in the hot water for 7-10 seconds or until the tray begins to soften. Do not let go of the tab while immersing the tray in the water. Caution: Water and container are hot! Lift the GrindGuard from the water using the tab allowing the water to drain from the inside of the tray. Place the GrindGuard around the upper teeth. The tray will warm but will not burn. Do not bite down on the tray (the formed tray should have no imprint of the lower teeth). Instantly, secure the GrindGuard by pressing the tongue against the back of the upper teeth. While holding the tray firmly in this position, suck out all air and water until the tray molds to a tight fit around the upper teeth. After 20 seconds remove the GrindGuard from the mouth and rinse under cold tap water. If you do not get a tight fit repeat the fitting procedure. Once satisfied with fit, cut or pull off the front fitting tab. For smaller mouths, the GrindGuard may be shortened by cutting along rib marks just above the arrows. Placing the tray in warm water will smooth any rough edges from trimming the tray with scissors. Care and maintenance: After use, rinse under cold tap water. Store in the vented storage case. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from excessive heat.

Warnings: Do Not Use: If you are under 18 years of age. If you wear braces, dentures or other dental appliances. If you can wiggle any of your teeth. If your dentist has told you that you have TMJ. If you have any tooth or jaw pain, or pain with bruxing or tooth grinding. As an athletic mouthguard; product does not absorb shock. For more than three months without consulting your dentist. Ask a Dentist Before Use if You Have: Loose fillings, loose caps or cavities with no fillings. Clicking of your jaw. Jaw pain, teeth pain, face pain, or have a hard time chewing. Two or more missing teeth. Mouth sores. Gum disease or bleeding gums. Serious Breathing, respiratory or other health problems. When Using This Product: See your dentist every six months. Stop Use and Ask a Dentist if: Your same symptoms last even after several weeks of use. The product easily falls out of your mouth. The product causes you to gag or feels uncomfortable. You have bleeding gums, soreness or other reaction inside your mouth. You notice new symptoms (jaw pain, teeth pain, ear pain, headache, neck stiffness, or joint clicking) because of the product. You have loose teeth or a change in your bite that lasts more than a few minutes after taking the product out. Not intended for those who wear orthodontic braces, dentures, or other dental appliances. Do not form to the teeth if sores are present in or around the mouth. Discontinue use if the formed GrindGuard does not stay comfortably in place, becomes easily dislodged from the teeth or causes a gag reflex. Discontinue use if you bite completely through the tray. Discontinue use if you experience a soreness or uncomfortable reaction on the soft tissue on the inside of your mouth. Not to be used for children under the age of 18. CONSULT A DENTIST IF: You experience new jaw pains or any head or neck stiffness that was not present prior to using the Archtek GrindGuard; You experience a significant change in your bite; You experience a 'clicking' of the jaw and if you have been diagnosed with TMJ/TMD Use of the GrindGuard is not recommended in these instances.