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Hi Hope some one can help.

I have just purchased a Therabite for treating Trismus (problem opening mouth after R/T).

Having read the manual I am not that clear on certain parts of the manual such as measuring laterial movements, range setting etc.

It does say in the manual that the device should be setup by a clinician, however no one in my area has used or is even familiar with the Threabite.



Any suggestions would be great help ( I don't want to make things worse than they are).


Tony

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Hello Tony

The Therabite is just a device to help you stretch the jaw muscles by applying a controlled force evenly over the teeth. You just start from a comfortable mouth opening and work your way towards increasing it. Nothing to set up! You will find the advice given here helpful. Two exercise protocols (7-7-7 and 5-5-30) are described there. I would advice using the first protocol.

Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
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Dear Dr Joshi

Thank you very much for the help.

The website is more helpful than the manual.



Kindest Regards

Tony
 
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Hi Tony, i am looking to purchase a therabite for my brother, and have been looking and looking, searching google, and cant find. Could you give me some info where to purchase please. Many thanks,
 
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Hello Amanda

The UK agents are Platon Medical.

Contact details:
quote:

Email: platon@mistral.co.uk
Call: 01323 431930
Fax: 01323 732606

Write:
PO BOX 2568
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3HZ


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
 
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Hi Amandajayne

I got it from Platon Medical (see dr Joshi posting for details). They are really efficient it arrived the next day.

I have been using it for a few week's now and have definitely noticed an improvement - so well worth the investment.

If you have any problems setting it up get back to me.
Tony
 
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