Dental Clinic Warns Against DIY Silicone Mouthguard After Patient Stuck
A patient in Ko Lanta attempted to make a silicone mouthguard at home to stop snoring, but the material hardened and became stuck in their mouth. After failing to remove it overnight, they visited Cotton Dental Clinic where dentists spent about two hours extracting the silicone. The clinic warns the public against DIY dental devices, urging people to consult professionals for oral health issues.
A warning post from the Cotton Dental Clinic Facebook page advises the public not to repeat a case where a patient bought silicone material online to make a mouthguard for snoring, but the material hardened and became stuck in their mouth. The patient tried to remove it overnight without success and finally visited the clinic, where dentists spent about two hours extracting the silicone. The clinic emphasizes that homemade dental devices can contain harmful chemicals and urges anyone with oral health concerns to see a professional dentist.
