You Can Get the Hang of It...

Center the appliance on your teeth - the larger sockets in front fit to the upper teeth.

During the day, bite and hold your jaws tightly together until your muscles tire, then relax, keeping the appliance in place.  Repeat over and over again for four hours each day.

At night put the appliance in your mouth and keep it in place during sleeping hours.

Don't Fall Down on Your Job!

You must exercise with the appliance each day for four hours and wear it when you go to sleep at night or as your doctor prescribes. 

Your new appliance can guide your erupting adult teeth into their proper place, and will improve the way your teeth meet when you bit.

This tooth movement will only occur if you faithfully follow your doctor's directions.

Some Additional Aids...

Rinse your appliance in luke warm water before and after each use.  You may use tooth paste. However, do not boil your appliance in water.

Keep the appliance in the case when you are not using it.

Call your doctor immediately if you lose the appliance.

Keep it away from your dog.

Keep your chart (see the download, below) and bring it with you on your next appointment.