SnoreMender PS User manual

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SNOREMENDER PS®INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions, and our FAQ, are available at www.snoremenders.com
When SnoreMender PS can and cannot be used
As stated in our pre-purchase checklist, there are situations when SnoreMender PS
cannot be used, including:
- If you have an excessively receding jaw (overbite 5mm (3/16 inch) or more)
or a protruding lower jaw.
- If you suffer from Gum Disease / Jaw Pain / TMJ dysfunction (TMD) / Loose
Teeth.
- If you have Dentures / Implants / Braces / Bridgework (not including crowns)
/ Other Weaknesses in your front 6 upper or front 6 lower teeth you should
check with us or your dentist, to make sure they are strong enough to
support the SnoreMender PS.
- People under 18 years old MUST NOT use SnoreMender PS.
How to Use
If you experience prolonged discomfort, bleeding, loose or moving teeth, excess jaw
pain, bite changes or other problems related to using your SnoreMender PS, please
immediately discontinue use and contact us for advice.
With proper use there is no permanent effect of the SnoreMender PS on jaw or teeth
- please make sure you read the usage instructions carefully.
To Use: Before going to sleep, fold the SnoreMender PS and place in the mouth.
The SnoreMender PS works by moving the lower jaw slightly forwards which can be
felt as a forward pressure on the lower teeth, indicating correct use.
The SnoreMender PS works from the first night you wear it, but for the first few
weeks you may get aching in the jaw and teeth, which is normal as your body
adjusts. This usually goes away within a few minutes of removing the
SnoreMender PS but teeth may feel sensitive for longer at first.
Fits behind Lower teeth
Fits over Upper teeth

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The key is to persevere - give yourself time to get used to it. Our staff includes
long time users of SnoreMenders –if you have any difficulties, please see our FAQ
at www.snoremenders.com/FAQ.html or email us at [e-mail]
If the teeth continue to ache significantly, after the first 8 weeks of use, you should
use the adjustment "If the SnoreMender PS is too strong".
Occasionally at night your SnoreMender PS may fall out. This is normal and will
happen less and less over time.
Sometimes the SnoreMender PS may cause excess saliva or a dry mouth - your
mouth will usually adjust within two to four weeks.
Cleaning and Maintaining SnoreMender PS
Warning - never overheat your SnoreMender PS –Max 70°C / 160°F !!!
1. Wash by hand in lukewarm water, with soap, and rinse
2. Once clean, hold opened out flat and run hot tap water over the hinges for
30 seconds to soften them slightly –you should feel the hinges relax and
open out when you do this.
3. Keep held flat while drying with a towel and while it cools
If the SnoreMender PS is rubbing the gums
If the rubbing is behind the lower front teeth, then use a nail file and file the edge
down. You will need to press quite hard with the file. It is best to do one half first, so
you can see how much you have filed. About 1 mm (1/32 inch) is usually enough.
You can smooth any rough edges by using the nail file gently.
If the rubbing is elsewhere, please email us for advice at [e-mail]
If the SnoreMender PS Slips out of place
If the SnoreMender PS slips out of place it may not stop the snoring without
adjustment.
Sometimes the lower part may be a little too wide, so it will not fit behind the lower
teeth without squeezing it into place, and it will then sometimes 'pop off the teeth'. In
this case, the following adjustment should help:
1. Put 1 cup of cold and 2 cups of boiling water in a bowl (Max 70°C / 160°F)
2. Hold by the hinges and dip the lower front half of the device in the water for
90 seconds
3. Put the device in the mouth and bite down gently, to force it into place
4. Maintain position for 120 seconds
If the slippage is elsewhere, please email us for advice at [e-mail]

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If the SnoreMender PS Is Too Strong or Springy
Sometimes the SnoreMender PS can feel too strong, causing either aching teeth, or
an aching jaw, or it may be difficult to keep it in place because it is pulled off the
teeth, or the springiness may hold the mouth open too far.
There is always an adjustment period when you start using an anti-snoring
mouthpiece, so if possible, we recommend you used it without adjustment for 1-2
weeks. However, if it is too strong to wear, or it is still making the teeth ache after
two weeks use, the following adjustment will reduce the strength:
1. Put 1 cup of cold and 2 cups of boiling water in a bowl (Max 70°C / 160°F)
2. Put the whole device in the water for 90 seconds
3. Put the device in the mouth and bite down gently, to force it into place
4. Maintain position for 120 seconds
If that does not help, please contact us for advice. We make a reduced
strength version of the SnoreMender PS and there is no charge to switch to
that version if required.
If the SnoreMender PS is Not Working
If the SnoreMender PS is not stopping snoring it may not be extending the lower jaw
enough to open the airway. This adjustment will increase jaw advancement:
1. Put 1 cup of cold and 2 cups of boiling water in a bowl (Max 70°C / 160°F)
2. Hold lower front piece (NOT the hinges) in the water for 60 seconds, while it
softens
3. Pull lower tray outwards (by putting thumb through middle and pulling away
from hinges). You should feel it lengthening.
4. You should see it is now narrower and elongated
5. You can try it several times, until you get the length required - start
cautiously and get the feel of how hard to pull it.
If that does not help, please contact us for advice. We make an extra strength
version of the SnoreMender PS and there is no charge to switch to that
version if required.
After
Before

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Overactive Gag Reflex - Acclimatisation
The following steps should help while you acclimatise:
- Warm it slightly in warm water (to body temperature) before wearing
- Hold it in place with your fingers, so your body knows you are in control of it
- Start a few seconds at a time and build up your ability to not gag
Replacing Your SnoreMender PS
Eventually your SnoreMender PS will need replacing - typical lifetimes are between
9 and 18 months. If you notice it becoming less effective, please visit
www.snoremenders.com to purchase a replacement.