What to Expect from SleepTight Mouthpiece

An adjustment period can be expected while your mouth gets used to your SleepTight Mouthpiece. This is actually the case with any mandibular advancement device (MAD), not just this one. Some expect to put one in and not even realize it’s there. Then, they are disappointed when their jaw is a little sore. If you know what to expect then expectations can be a little more realistic.

The first thing you will likely experience is drooling. It is very common to experience excessive salivation the first few nights. This will typically improve quite quickly. When you place a foreign object in your mouth, your brain thinks it is food and sends the signal to produce saliva to help chew, swallow, and digest. After it learns that this device is not food, the signals won’t be so persistent. Some people prefer to sleep with a towel under their head the first few nights, so their pillow case doesn’t get soaked.

Soreness can be expected, too. Your mouth needs to get used to it being in a different position all night. If you have worked a specific muscle that you were not used to using then you knows how sore it feels. This is what happens when the muscles in your mouth are engaged overnight. That being said, although soreness is expected, if you experience severe pain in your jaw or TMJ discontinue use and talk with your medical care provider.

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