Cleaning your oral device with SomTabs
Exclusively from SomnoMed®, SomTabs cleaning tablets help you keep your SomnoDent® splint in perfect condition.
Each box contains 30 tablets.
SomTabs cleans hard-to-reach areas of your device and effectively removes odours.
How do I clean my oral device?
Step 1: Dissolving one tablet
Dissolve a SomTabs tablet in sufficient amounts of warm water to cover the oral appliance in the travel case (the water should be approximately 35°C/ 95°F).
*Warning: Never use hot water (> 45°C or >113 °F ) as hot water damages your device and will invalidate the warranty.
Instructions on how to use SomTabs to clean your device. To review the steps click on the blue scroll arrow bar on the left.
Step 2: Remove strap for SomnoDent® Avant™ - Start on the right hinge
If you have a SomnoDent® Avant™ , please remove the strap first. Rotate the strap up until it is upright. Pull the right strap hole off the right hinge. Repeat for the left hinge.
Step 3: Slide the strap
Slide the SomnoDent® Avant™ strap around until the strap clip is at the white end of the strap. Pull the strap out of the strap clip.
Step 4: Place device in a fully dissolved solution
Carefully place your SomnoDent® device in the travel case. All parts must be completely immersed in the cleaning solution.
Step 5: Wait for 15 minutes
Wait for 15 minutes as SomTabs cleans your device.
Step 6: Rinse strap
Meanwhile as you wait for the cleaning process, if you have a SomnoDent® Avant™, rinse the strap under cool running water.
Step 7: Wipe strap
Wipe the strap thoroughly dry and place it aside.
Step 8: Brush Device
After 15 minutes, remove the device from the travel case. Discard the SomTabs solution. Rinse and dry the travel case. Brush the device in running water to clean any hard to reach areas.
*Warning - Do not use toothpaste as it contains abrasives that may damage the device over time.
Step 9: Dry device
Dry the device carefully using a clean towel.
Step 10: SomnoDent® Flex, Edentulous, Classic or Herbst Advance
If you have a SomnoDent® Flex, Edentulous, Classic or Herbst Advance devices, clean the metal components with the small brush provided in the bottom of your travel case.
Step 11: Fitting strap back for SomnoDent® Avant™
For SomnoDent® Avant™, fit the strap back by holding the upper plate and press at the white end of the strap into the strap clip. Slide the strap around until the center is inside the strap clip.
Step 12: Fitting the strap on the hinge
Hold strap until it is upright. Press the right strap hole over the right hinge on the lower splint. Keep the strap upright and repeat for the left hinge.
Step 13: Storage
When not in use, the device should be stored as per your SomnoMed’s device instructions for use.
Download a copy of the SomTabs instructions for use
Important reminders about your device and SomTabs
- Keep your oral device out of direct sunlight
- Do not use toothpaste to clean the device as it contains abrasives, and may damage the device.
- Do not put SomTabs tablets in the mouth.
- Do not swallow the cleaning solution or use it as a mouth rinse.
- Do not use hot water to clean your device as it will damage the device.
CAUTION
Keep tablets out of reach of children, domestic animals and those at risk of accidentally swallowing the tablet or solution. If swallowed seek immediate medical advice.
Not recommended for users with known hyper-sensitivity to Persulfates.
Contents
Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Caroate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Percarbonate, CI 73015.