1. Observe the mode of wearing the plate and activating it, as prescribed by the orthodontist. Changes in the regime for more than a day may reduce the effectiveness of treatment and may require additional visits to the doctor.
2. Every day, the plate must be thoroughly cleaned on all sides with a brush and paste or soap. If the plate is worn around the clock, then you need to clean it in the evening before going to bed. If the plate is worn for 8-14 hours, the plate is cleaned every day after use. Also, for better cleaning and prevention of unpleasant odors in the pharmacy, it is advisable to purchase special products for daily care of the plates (see the list below).
3. The patient who uses the plates is recommended to brush his teeth twice a day-in the morning and in the evening after eating, as well as to come to the professional hygiene to the hygienist every 3-6 months. Also in the case of children, it is advisable for parents to monitor and help the child in cleaning the teeth and plates.
4. The plate must be removed during meals, brushing your teeth, sports activities, swimming in the pool or the sea.
5. Store the plate in a dry, clean, open container. Use a closed container for storage only for a short time ( 1-3 hours).
6. It is forbidden to: store the plate in water or other liquids, drop, throw, store without a container.
The period of addiction can last up to two months, and can cause the following conditions (for more information, see informed consent) :
1. Salivation, as a result of the perception of the plate as a foreign object.
2. Nausea. In this case, it is recommended to breathe deeply evenly, and you can also rinse your mouth with very salty water.
3. Difficulties with speech or pronunciation of individual sounds. For normalization, you need to read aloud and talk, trying to pronounce the sounds clearly.
4. A sense of schedule, pressure, and discomfort. This can be both after the start of treatment, and every time after the activation of the plate. This is due to the fact that a foreign object is installed in the oral cavity and it has a movement of the teeth. Usually, the unpleasant sensations disappear during the day.
Means for cleaning the plates (You do not need to buy them all at once. Choose any of these or similar ones at your discretion, which will suit you):
1. Corega Accion Total. Pastillas para una limpieza diaria. (Tablets for daily cleansing).
2. VITIS orthodontic comprimidos (Tablets for daily cleansing).
3. Lacer Protabs Limpieza Protesis Dental (Tablets for daily cleansing)
