YES, you MUST have healthy gums to use the Good Morning Snore Solution.
If you have sensitive gums, gum disease or medical conditions that make your gums more sensitive to touch then DO NOT use the Good Morning Snore Solution.
If you do have healthy gums, you may experience some gum sensitivities (soreness, redness) when you first start using the good morning snore solution. If this gum sensitivity persists for more than a few days, STOP using the device immediately and contact our Customer Care Team who will assist you further with helpful tips or a return/refund.
Please be aware that your gum health may change over time as a result of aging, oral hygiene practices, illness, medications, allergies, infections and more. Thus, it is very important that you use good oral hygiene (regular flossing, brushing, dental checkups) and monitor your gum health regularly to assess whether you should continue to use the good morning snore solution over time.
If you have used the good morning snore solution successfully for months or even years, and suddenly develop gum sensitivities or more serious gum conditions (bleeding, ulceration, recession), STOP using the device immediately and consult with your doctor as this may indicate a newly introduced causative agent (chemicals, medications) or more serious medical condition that may be making your gums more sensitive to the device.
Below is a description of more serious gum conditions that you should be aware of as you consider using the good morning snore solution:
Gingival (gum) recession is characterized as periodontal atrophy and is typically multifactorial. Periodontal (gum) disease is the most common cause of recession, but malocclusion (teeth misaligned), genetics, trauma and iatrogenic factors (eg - drug interactions) have also been implicated. Recession typically progresses slowly and is often accompanied by gingival sensitivity (e.g. when eating or brushing) and temperature sensitivity in the affected teeth. Recession can be localized but is often seen in multiple areas. If a significant loss of attached tissue has occurred, intervention may be recommended by a dental professional. A thorough evaluation of the condition is performed to determine the severity of the condition and identify any causative factors. Treatment includes removal of the causative factor and, if the recession is severe enough, surgical intervention.
Gingival (gum) ulceration will typically present as a local phenomenon resulting from a physical irritant (e.g. a fractured tooth irritating the tongue or cheek). Once the irritant is removed, the tissues will usually heal without complication. Other causes of gingival ulceration are disease (e.g. erosive lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, etc.), chemical trauma (e.g. ASA applied locally to the tissues), systemic medications, infections, allergic reactions and cancer. Recurrent aphthous ulcers have an uncertain etiology, but have been associated with vitamin deficiencies, food or chemical sensitivities (e.g. sodium lauryl sulfate), minor injuries and stress. While painful, they typically run their course in 10-14 days. Treatment is typically palliative as they will usually heal without incident.
See Section Above called "Who Should Use the Good Morning Snore Solution" to help you determine if the good morning snore solution is right for you.