I have been using the product for 3 weeks. I am still waking up with sore teeth. It lasts about an hour. I am concerned. Is that normal?
1084144
you should talk to your dentist. I think eventually your teeth will start shifting.
1084145
I can't say what's "normal" because I have the same issue after roughly the same time of use. It's very bulky. I'm almost to the point of concluding that the thickness of the separate pieces, combined, cause my teeth to be too far out of alignment for comfort. The longer I use it, the less I like it. I'm about ready to try an athletic mouthpiece, and simply align my teeth to the same location as with this "adjustable" guard, when I do the first heat-compression.
1084146
My teeth hurt a little but I wouldn't say it lasts an hour. I have an appointment with my dentist in a few weeks and I plan on asking her opinion as to whether I am doing any damage or not. I am certainly sleeping better.
1084147
I am not a dentist or a healthcare provider. I am just a regular guy who has used this product and three or four others similar. I would think that this is not normal and probably not good. What may have happened is that when you heated the material up and made your imprint, you may have done so in an unnatural way to your normal bite. This can happen with this type of product, as we think we are racing the clock to make the imprint before the material cools. I suggest you clean the product exceptionally well and repeat the heating and imprint operation. Try to preposition the sliding tabs to where you think you will need your lower jaw before you heat and imprint. This may allow your bite, even with your lower jaw extended a bit, to be more natural and in the correct plane to prevent pressure on your teeth. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will also answer. Good luck.
1967924
For me there was some dry mouth relief right away, with better results over time. I always experienced the most severe dry mouth overnight, so I would use this as a final rinse before bed.
1967925
Don't expect overnight results, but it worked more quickly than I had expected, and is very effective at helping to eliminate existing plaque and preventing new buildup. Don't rinse with anything else after rinsing with Biotene. I try not to eat or drink anything for 1/2 hour after. I have been using it for 2-3 years and it has made a HUGE difference in my dental checkups.
1082174
No this product causes your teeth to become very sensitive after you start to use it. And can last as long as 2-3 days. I do like the results but u have to take a little discomfort
230563
This is a unknown fact you have brought to my attention. Bad breath has not been an issue for me at this time.Only have been using about 5 months. Sorry, not any help for your issue.
2162949
It really whitens your teeth. I have a custom tray I had made at my detist. I did it for 2 hours 7-10 days initially. Now after my 6 month cleaning I use it 2-4 days for upkeep. Using longer than 2 hours really makes teeth sensitive. This quantity last me over a year. I keep it in the refrigerator.
742012
I had the same experience and don't see any difference in the effects. I still like it. I imagine this is a newer batch. Mine didn't smell sore so I can't say.
2263326
Don't know about the percentage of plaque removal as I haven't had my teeth professionally cleaned since starting to use it. However, my teeth feel great all day long and I swear that my morning breath has diminished, as well.
1464275
It happens the first few times I use it after being off of it. Use smaller amounts, try just putting it on teeth while in shower for 5 minutes. Don't brush your teeth vigorously before using.I found the product I ordered online very runny compared to what I had purchased in store.
1128843
I don't think so. Plus, I think the teeth get so sensitive after longer applying that you would want to avoid it. Sometimes I get some moderate dull pain in the teeth during the night. So don't overdo it.
1896995
The product works moderately well for me. The bottom tray did not mold to my bottom teeth well but I did not find that to be problem.Applying more gel mid-treatment seems to speed things up. At my age (70+) I don't want superwhite teeth in fact I'm happy to haveteeth at all. Several treatments did noticeably whiten my teeth, but far from what I've seen from dental office treatments. I use it about oncea week to keep the worst stains at bay and I'm satisfied with that.
588248
No, I use mine for a few days, usually until the place where your teeth rest has bite marks in it and has flattened out. I just rinse mine with water then mouthwash after I take it out in the morning, and put it in a case I bought separately.
1286943
I have heard this same thing. It hurt my sisters teeth after a bit. If you have sensitive teeth, then in it will cause pain. It doesn't bother me at all.
1409243
No. I've been using mine for 6 months and every morning it is always in the same place in my mouth, no movement whatsoever. Great product and much cheaper than the $600 New Zealand quoted from my dentist
2142413
I leave it on for 30 minutes. I wouldn't go lower than 15 minutes and I have kept it on as long as an hour. I figure it will only strengthen your teeth. Just watch TV or go on the internet, it goes by fast and your mouth feels really refreshed.
1585043
Hi Michael,I did a litte research and there were no harmful effects that i can see but the tooth sensitivity was greatly increased when I used the product. I could not use the product fro more then 2 days in one session.
438220
This comes recommended by my dentist as I am unable to use harsh rinses. I had sore, red, bleeding gums when I started with this product. The redness, soreness, and bleeding are gone, and my teeth and gums are now healthy. I have a dry, sensitive mouth.