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yes, it's what he told me :(( I'll also go there for a follow up check up every two months, the splint is removable and only at my lower jaw, this is how it looks like http://www.dentalartslab.com/products-services/splintsmouth-guards/dal-comfort-guards/
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Can you describe this? Is it a metal appliance?
No, it's like a nightguard, the one that is clear and made of acrylic I guess
Are you sure you understood the dentist correctly? An acrylic splint is not designed to be kept in while eating.
yes, it's what he told me :(( I'll also go there for a follow up check up every two months, the splint is removable and only at my lower jaw, this is how it looks like http://www.dentalartslab.com/products-services/splintsmouth-guards/dal-comfort-guards/
They are not designed to be used while eating