When not wearing it, keep the appliance in its case and in a safe place.
Always brush your teeth before wearing the appliance. Dye in some foods can turn the
appliance a strange color. Brush a little extra if you have eaten any foods that contain dark food
coloring.
Remember, the top of the appliance has the V in it, which goes on the top teeth.
Before going to bed, brush your teeth and rinse the appliance with warm water.
Rinse the appliance with water after wearing it. In the morning, brush the appliance with toothpaste,
just like when brushing the teeth.
Never use boiling water, the microwave, or the dishwasher to clean the appliance.
If the patient is sick, be sure to clean the V-Guide appliance extra well to make sure the patient doesn’t get sick again. Soak the appliance in an antibacterial mouthwash to kill all the germs. Consult your treating provider for continued use of the appliance while sick.
Call the office right away if the patient has lost the V-Guide appliance.