How stiff are the spiral stays? How are they different from hinged braces?
889228
I would have to say that this was not a great purchase. The stays did not do what I needed it to do. Stabilize my knee. The darn thing kept falling down my leg !! If you must bend your knee while wearing this, I would not recommend it.
889229
This brace allows you to move more easily than the hinged braces. The hinged braces are more stiff than this one, but the stays in this one are stiff enough that the brace does give you good support. Wouldn't recommend it right after surgery, but within a couple of weeks of surgery.
889230
The spiral stays were not stiff at all and were actually part of the fabric of the stabilizer, not what I would consider a "stay." I also had a brace with a flat metal hinged support on each side of the knee. The metal supports bent with the knee but the supports didn't really have a hinge. This brace supported the knee fairly well but did not last long because as the metal supports bent they rubbed against the material of the brace on the outside of the knee and wore holes in the material. Hope this helps.
889231
Honestly this brace is very flexible and not really stiff at all. It's something more for casual every day wear, it's not something I'd work out in because the stability it offers is very minimal. If you don't get it tight enough the brace slips down your knee, it's great for walking or jobs where you're on your feet a lot like I am, but not great for exercise or any real intense level of activities.
1492286
The brace is designed to be locked in numerous positions. I bought this as a post op brace to keep it locked straight, then release it to reach the pedals in the car. The brace I received kept unlocking on one side. I contacted the company and they promptly sent another. Unfortunately, I experienced the same issues with the second. That being said, it was the best brace I used (of 3). They all suck.
50220
Haven't measured, but mine seemed good quality. You would have to have a pretty bad case of bruxism to bite thru the material, especially considering you don't sleep with the trays in (unless you decide to use them without bleach for a night guard).
689642
This type are quite stiff. I used them to pin my bedding to the mattress/cot while deployed to remote camps in AFG. They worked very well to keep blankets where I wanted them and never once let go like the smaller ones I tried first.
39168
Harder than softer. Think athletic mouth-guard but a little harder. I have only had these properly fitted ones fall out two times in over a year, even with a relatively hard surface They are very durable and good for hard grinders, but I hope that he ships them back to you in a timely manner.
718001
the rear clamping jaw might be reversed. If oriented correctly, the jaw will close and hold something paper thin. If it is reversed, you just have to slide it off, flip it around and then you can close it tighter.
1084145
I can't say what's "normal" because I have the same issue after roughly the same time of use. It's very bulky. I'm almost to the point of concluding that the thickness of the separate pieces, combined, cause my teeth to be too far out of alignment for comfort. The longer I use it, the less I like it. I'm about ready to try an athletic mouthpiece, and simply align my teeth to the same location as with this "adjustable" guard, when I do the first heat-compression.
1275114
The ones I received were clear plastic - not that it should matter much as they are hidden by the opening frame on the outside. The screws are relatively short, just long enough to go through the retainer and into the wood probably about 3/16". I'm not all that strong and had no issues replacing the old retainers using the same holes.
1946558
The spoonula is the most flexible. The other blades are somewhat stiff, you can see the thick center rib. They do conform pretty well tho. I love the design and never use my old ones any more because they are too soft!
2064116
They are pretty stiff like plastic. I only purchased them once and used them once. You didn't receive the wrong ones that is how they are. Hope this helps.
1398419
Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day. Denny - Chicago
557389
In most cases you can use the same rubber bands they use for braces. But i am not sure of ones for the specific device.
821629
We bought my wife a mouthguard for about $250 a few years back. After comparing these to the mouthguard, they are pretty much the same exact thing. They are not as stiff as the mouthguard, but I see that as an advantage. My only concern would be is if there is anything in these that may be bad for your health after long periods of extended use (i.e., 6-8 hours each night), similar to BPA in plastic bottles. If no danger, then I'd say these are the way to go, plus you can use them for whitening.Good Luck!
611079
Sorry..I find the comfort cool to be more supportive than the brace about which you are asking. I wear the longer Mueller thumb/wrist brace with a more stable support for sleeping. Good luck.
1750246
The pads swivel slightly. Whether they are comfortable, I guess, depends upon your head. For me, they press too hard on the tops of my ears and too lightly at the bottoms just wher one needs the pressure for a good acoustical seal. I tried these and another brand of similar design, but the only ones that were comfortable and, to me, had easier to use controls, look more like conventional earphones (MEElectronics Runaway). It's easy to "find" the controls while wearing them, and the earpieces pivot more freely. They are the only ones I use now.
350584
not stiff at all. they offer almost no resistance then recoil back to their original form. more than 3 feet and then maybe you can start feeling some pullback.
1534263
Yes, they are very flexible. That's why my husband and I like them. They may not hold up all the way around your mouth, but are not so costly that you can't use a few, if you necessary.