Can the FaceFormer® be worn together with a splint?

Question

I have been using FaceFormer for about 14 days now. Now I’ve switched to night mode. As I am a CMD patient and wear a splint at night, I am wondering whether I need to use both at the same time or whether I can do without the splint?

Answer

After 2 weeks of daily training, you will already notice positive effects. Nasal breathing and muscle coordination have optimized. It is likely that the FaceFormer will not stay in the vestibule all night when you start using it at night. Habitually, you will want to breathe through your mouth and pull it out while you sleep. This is normal and after a few days the FF will stay in place.

You should no longer use your splint. It leads to irritation of the tongue movement and interferes with getting used to the correct tongue position.

Please keep up the daily exercise program consistently, even if you are already feeling much better. The new postures and functions must be stabilized and automated. Only then will there be no more relapses.