How to Help Patients Stay Splint-Compliant 

Dental splints continue to be one of the most effective ways to manage bruxism. Yet, although it may seem simple enough to pop in a dental splint at night, you will likely find that a certain portion of your patients find even that simple act of compliance a challenge. They may find the splints to be uncomfortable, inconvenient, or simply forget to put them in.

One way to help these individuals become more compliant is to challenge them to wear the splint each night for 30 days…and track their progress. After 30 days of carefully monitored compliance and accountability, the action becomes automatic…and the benefits more evident. Patients should start noticing a difference after consistent wear -- like relief from jaw, neck, and head pain -- and enjoy less sensitive teeth.

Next time you have an appointment with your non-compliant dental splint patients, issue them the 30-day challenge!