Why do I need a bite plane?
 The
bite plane may protect your upper teeth so that they are
not biting on the lower braces. It also aids in the correction
of the vertical discrepancy of your malocclusion.
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How often should the bite plane be worn?
Bite Planes are to be worn 24 hours/day. This appliance
should be worn while eating and sleeping. The bite plane
is to be taken out only when brushing your teeth and cleaning
the appliance.
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Will the bite plane affect my speech?
It may affect your speech temporarily. Reading aloud will
help
solve any speech problems.
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Any advice on eating with my bite plane?
Yes. It will be very difficult to eat any food which requires
extensive chewing such as steak or pork chops. Chicken,
fish, and pasta will be much easier to eat. Please cut up
your food into small pieces. Eating a large sandwich such
as a "Big Mac" requires tearing off pieces and
putting them in your mouth rather than biting into the sandwich.
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Is it possible to break my bite plane?
Yes! DO NOT PLAY with your bite plane. Simply leave it
in place or you may end up with a loose or broken bite plane
(there is a replacement fee for lost or broken bite planes).
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How do I clean my bite plane?
Brush your bite plane at least once a day with toothpaste.
This will help to keep your appliance bacteria free. Diluted
white vinegar may also be used to clean the appliance.
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Following these instructions will help in finishing your
treatment on schedule.
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