How are Chewy Tubes® used?
There are two parts to a Chewy Tube®: the T-shaped handle and the long bitable stem. The long stem of the Chewy Tube® is placed laterally in the mouth, so the patient can bite down on the bitable stem with the molar dentition, or gum ridge. The handle portion has corrugated ridges to assist the grasp, especially for patients who are visually impaired. Chewy Tubes® are not intended to be bitten on using the front dentition.
