Cleaning the bite splint | Bite splint for teeth

Cleaning the bite splint

Cleaning is relatively uncomplicated and should be done at least once a day after wearing with non-abrasive toothpaste and toothbrush. Thorough cleaning prevents accumulation of bacteria that can lead to caries or other diseases (e.g. gingivitis) on the teeth. To prevent the occurrence of discoloration or solid deposits, it is recommended to put the splint in a denture cleaning solution every two days. The splint is placed either in a water glass or in a storage box filled with water and a denture cleaning tablet is added. After the exposure time stated in the tablet’s package insert, the splint can be cleaned again with a toothbrush.

Store the bite splint

The splint should be stored during the day in an airtight box filled with water. Brace boxes have proven to be useful, as they are inexpensive on the one hand and offer sufficient space on the other. Damp storage is recommended as this makes insertion easier and prevents the material from drying out (can lead to deformation when dry).

Can you make a crunch splint yourself?

Under no circumstances should you make a bite splint yourself, as it can only fulfil its function if it is exactly adapted to the patient’s teeth. A self-made, not exactly fitting splint leads to a worsening of the existing conditions and can cause immense damage to the entire mouth, neck and head area. In addition, the plastic material that can be freely purchased in stores is not suitable for the stay in the mouth and is usually very soft and therefore completely unsuitable. These materials cannot withstand the high chewing pressure during crunching, which causes them to break or break down very quickly.

Pain due to a crunch splint

Pain should not occur during wearing. In the first few days there may be slight irritation of the chewing and jaw muscles, as these are exposed to other stimuli due to the new, changed jaw position. Pressure points may occur occasionally in the area of the gums and oral mucosa.