Post — Op Recommendations
Fix your biological sleep clock — Maintain a regular bedtime and wake — up time.
Create the proper environment for sleep — Your room should be dark, quiet, comfortable, and cool.
If you are easily disturbed — If sound easily wakes you, try turning on “white or brown noise“ to block out background disturbances.
If light bothers you, try black — out curtains or an eye mask for optimal darkness.
Clear your mind — Make your To —Do list earlier in the day so it isn’t on your mind before bedtime.
Avoid digital entertainment — Refrain from watching TV, playing video games or using cellphones, tablets, or computers in the bedroom.
Stop clock — watching — Turn your clock around and don’t worry about what time it is or how much sleep you’re losing by not falling asleep.
Limit naps — Only nap if your are extremely tired, but limit naps to 1 hour.
Don’t exercise before bedtime — Exercise regularly, but not within 4 hours of bedtime.
Avoid alcohol consumption and tobacco use — Within 4 hours of bedtime.
Post — Op Instructions For Oral Sleep Appliance (OSA)
Brush and floss your teeth
Insert your OSA as instructed
In the morning, remove your OSA, brush and clean as instructed
In the morning, put in your “Morning Aligner,“ this is to help maintain your normal tooth position.
Wear for 5-10 minutes as instructed
Wear while shaving, showering, or performing other morning routine tasks.
Store both your OSA and morning aligner in their case.
Keep out of reach of pets!
When traveling, put your OSA in your carry-on bag. Do not pack it in your luggage.
Post-Op Visit: Once your OSA is fully adjusted, you should see Dr. Vaughan again in 6 months.
Then on a yearly basis.
At first, you may experience excess salivation, but this will subside in a few days.
If you are experiencing any discomfort or have any questions, please call our office.
