HINGED THERAPEUTIC MOUTHPIECE

摘要

This invention relates to devices for insertion into the mouth for the application of heat or cold to oral tissue to provide a therapeutic effect. The device (10) includes an upper member (11) substantially conforming to a contour of an upper gum line, a lower member (12) substantially conforming to a contour of a lower gum line, a first hinge member (13), and a second hinge member (14), wherein at least one hinge member (13, 14) is configured to exert a compressive force to maintain the upper member (11) substantially in contact with an upper gum and the lower member (12) substantially in contact with a lower gum.