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thanks Wiredgeorge. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, maybe not long enough soak though. I figured it was safe, as the prodentclean contains peroxide. Last night i did a quick soak in vodka, that seemed to help a bit.
I clean my tap device daily with dish detergent and a toothbrush rinsing with water. The adjustable part, the hook and the part "nut" part that is plastic got really nasty smelling. So I bought a bottle of the prodentclean, it really has not helped much with the hardware part. I have also tried exposing as much as of the threads as possible, adjusting minimum to maximum. This removed a lot of gunk, but it still does not smell good and clean. Would an ultrasonic cleaner be a safe way to clean the device? As a side note, I am not experiencing any more jaw pain, facial pain or headaches! go to see the sleep doctor at the end of the month, hoping for a follow up study.
Thank you both for the suggestions and support. Dr Tony, yes i did wake up feeling better for the time i did wear the device. Good to know that relief is likely possible. I have a pt appointment with a staff of talented providers that have helped me with the facial,neck and shoulder issues that have been chronic with me due to the bruxing. I am hopeful they can help with this and help me along towards feeling better . Thanks for the contact information as well. I have'not contacted the dentist that made the device yet. Should I ask her about the am aligner, bite guard? thanks frank
Dr Tony, I am a lifetime bruxer, new to wearing a TAP device by airway management. I had TAP device for 10 nights before developing very a very sore jaw. Hurts to open, close and chew. stopped wearing the TAP. was told by dispensing dentist when i recieved it, device was set to minimum. It was not, looking at it closer, it can be backed up quite a bit. it has been a torture device as far as i am concerned. not wearing it till i get the jaw pain calmed down. have made pt appointment to get it looked at. also not sure why i did not receive an am adjuster. wished i would have found this forum to learn about these appliances before getting one.
