Strap Tightness

Use two hands (one on the strap, one on the cap) to attach the blue non-elastic band so it is snug.  This will prevent your jaw from lowering while jaw muscles are relaxed during sleep.  Then add just a small amount of additional upwards force with the elastic band.  (Putting on the Dual Band is demonstrated in the video on our homepage.)  As per the graph on the Further Information page, when the jaw is closed the applied force should be minimal and wearing the Dual Band should be comfortable.
 

Ability to Open Jaw

The Knightsbridge Dual Band is designed to be used to keep the jaw closed when the jaw muscles are relaxed during sleep.  The tightness of the straps should be such that the user is able to lower the jaw when he/she tries to do so.
 

Strap placement

Pass the straps under the jaw near the front of the jaw, and attach the straps near the front of the Velcro patch.  This provides the most vertical orientation of the lift so as to work with the natural rotation of the jaw.
 

Temperature

To provide vertical lift, a "full cap" construction is required.  This will inherently result in some degree of heat retention.  The three layer net-mesh of the Premium and Air Deluxe and the 100% Indian manta cotton of the Plus are designed to provide a cap which is light and breathable.  The Air Deluxe, because of the ear holes, is cooler and more breathable than the Premium, and Premium is cooler and more breathable than the Plus.  It may be helpful to slightly adjust room temperature or blanket thickness.
 

Nasal Dilators

Nasal dilators are devices that are placed in the openings of the nose to widen the air passage and make nasal breathing more comfortable (for people who are using the Knightsbridge without a CPAP machine.)  Our recommendations are the NasalAid or the Slebaonos.  (The NasalAid looks a little intimidating and is a bit more expensive than the others, but it is very comfortable and we feel it is worth the price.)

Customizations
We appreciate that people have different sleep needs.  Customizations, such as additional padding, left-side Velcro, XXL and Small sizes, are available upon request.

Washing Instructions
Attach straps to Velcro patches and hand wash in warm water.  Hang to dry.  For even drying, hanged from looped straps.

Additional questions?  We're here to help.  Call 415-812-6203 or email support@knightsbridgedualband.com ...
 

WARNING: User should be capable of donning and adjusting the chinstrap themselves.  Please also note that if you are suffer from TMJ difficulties already, we don't suggest using any type of chin strap until you are completely healed.