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All About your Twinblock Appliance The Twin Block Appliance
will help straighten your teeth and encourage your jaws to grow. Success in
treatment is totally dependent on YOUR full co-operation. Please read and follow these instructions
carefully:
1
Wear the appliance full time. If you have any problems
wearing the appliance contact the practice. 2
Take the appliance out for cleaning your teeth, contact
sports and swimming. You should wear it at meal times. This requires a little
practice but is worth the effort. 3
At first the appliance may be a little uncomfortable. Any
sore spots will usually pass off as you get used to your appliance. If the
discomfort persists don't wait for the next appointment but contact the practice
and an appointment will be made for you to be seen as soon as possible. You may
produce a little more saliva initially but this will soon return to normal. You
must try to keep the blocks in contact at all times. You will soon learn to
speak with your teeth together. 4
Keep the appliance very clean by brushing thoroughly with a
toothbrush and pay particular attention to brushing your teeth and gums for
three minutes at least twice a day. 5
The twin block appliance is expensive to make and so you must
take care of the appliance. When the blocks are not in the mouth store the
appliance in a plastic box and DO NOT wrap in tissue paper - many appliances
have been thrown away after being wrapped in a napkin after lunchtime. If the
appliance breaks or becomes distorted contact the practice immediately. 6
Remember that you should continue to visit your own dentist
for regular inspections and if necessary treatment during the orthodontic
treatment. 7
Twin block therapy typically lasts 12 months and is followed
by a further 20-24 months fixed appliance treatment. 8
Fluoride mouth rinse should be used daily throughout
orthodontic treatment and disclosing tablets should be used regularly to help
you keep your teeth clean. 9
Bring you toothbrush every time you come and see us and
always clean your teeth thoroughly just before each appointment.
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