Does this guard cover all of the upper teeth, or does it stop short of the back molar? And why does it say not to buy this if you clench?
1490892
Yes this will cover your back teeth. I guess they mention the clenching because the inside of the guard is a little "chewy". It's not a completely hard guard. I clench and it works fine for me.
1490893
Yes it covers all the upper teeth including back molar. I clench and that is why I got it (after I lost my $600 one from my dentist). I think it is fabulous and I prefer it to the expensive one I lost. I do not know why it would say not to buy if you clench. It sure works for me. Just be careful and follow the directions EXACTLY when making your mold. I couldn't be more pleased with mine so I say, do it!
1490894
Yes, it does cover all the upper teeth and the one I bought perfectly. I agree with the other two comments that I have no idea why they would say not to buy if you clench. That's why I bought it and I have had no issues whatsoever. I had never worn one before but was not willing to pay $575.00 for the same thing basically that the dentist recommended me buying from him.
1744523
I agree with the others. I have used this mask since 2003. I really love it. I found that the one that cover the mouth and nose, would actually cause my teeth to feel loose. Not good at all. I also use this with a chin strap to get the most out of it.
1052183
I have upper dentures, if it works half as good on lowers as it does the uppers, you won't have anything to worry about. Secure works 'much better' than anything else that I have bought. Get it, you will be glad you did.
784248
I just bought the upper ones. I have never worn the bottom ones. I do however have a retainer I wear on the bottom from after I finished invisalign. I did not wear a bottom guard before my invisalign though.
1587482
Yes, it does not go over your braces. It just fits between your back teeth to keep from grinding.
1050551
I really do not know. I have left my mouth guard in for many hours and it is was fine. It does taste like chlorine so I always either brush it with toothpaste or dip it in mouth wash. As for if they would both fit; I do not know. I know I could fit more than one mouth guard at a time if that helps.
1180949
Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my chin and I can't even feel the plastic strip. It stays in place throughout the entire night. Hope this helps. Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my... » Read More Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my chin and I can't even feel the plastic strip. It stays in place throughout the entire night. Hope this helps. « Show Less
168378
It is a one piece design but it does go on both upper and lower teeth - very much like a double sided version on a sports mouth guard that gets molded to fit your mouth/teeth using hot water.
653321
I wear an upper and lower night guard, to protect against my grinding my molars during sleep; I've used Retainer Brite on my clear-colored guards, and have never experienced any staining -- but that could be because I immerse my guards into an ordinary kitchen cup with tablet dissolved in warm water. My dental office staff advised me that once-a-week tablet cleaning is sufficient; on all other days, I gently clean both guards with a soft tooth brush and regular-old Colgate (which is the least abrasive toothpaste). I don't own the Sonic Cleaner, although Amazon had asked me (in an email) to respond to your question. I wear an upper and lower night guard, to protect against my grinding my molars during sleep; I've used Retainer Brite on my clear-colored guards, and have never experienced any staining -- but that could be because I immerse my guards into an ordinary kitchen cup with tablet dissolved in warm water. My dental office staff advised me that once-a-week tablet cleaning is sufficient; on all other days, I gently clean both guards with a soft tooth brush and regular-old Colgate (which is the least abrasive toothpaste). I don't own the Sonic Cleaner, although Amazon had asked me (in an email) to... » Read More I wear an upper and lower night guard, to protect against my grinding my molars during sleep; I've used Retainer Brite on my clear-colored guards, and have never experienced any staining -- but that could be because I immerse my guards into an ordinary kitchen cup with tablet dissolved in warm water. My dental office staff advised me that once-a-week tablet cleaning is sufficient; on all other days, I gently clean both guards with a soft tooth brush and regular-old Colgate (which is the least abrasive toothpaste). I don't own the Sonic Cleaner, although Amazon had asked me (in an email) to respond to your question. « Show Less
220319
I grind my front teeth as well, and the gap these appliances create at the back is sufficient to keep that from happening. However, I can definitely tell when it's time for me to throw away an old guard and use a new one because my front teeth will start touching if I try to get more than three nights out of a single mouth guard.
1587483
I think so - They are small - only cover rear molars (small squares )and have a thin strip connecting for front teeth . This product does Not mold over teeth like other guards
1344290
I only use the bottom strips and have noticed that they don't cover ALL the way to your molars. Only cover the very front, approx. 8 teeth. No that's for the bottoms only. By looking at the top strips they are definitely longer and wider.
403841
This is a mouth guard for grinding your teeth. No, it will not help stop snoring.
1920322
Covers the outer & biting surface of tooth ~ 1/2" long. Both sides connect via a thin piece of softer plastic-goes around the front teeth. Worn on top or bottom teeth.
1136969
It will be a very rare thing that someone will grind through this guard...not because of it's toughness, but because it reduces the ability to clench hard...so you can't grind through it. The secret to having this guard last is not a grinding issue, but how well you clean it. Every morning you should drop it in a cup of water with a denture cleaning tablet. That will ensure it lasting a long time. We are getting reorders after 1-2 years.Dr. Spainhower
1670080
Not in my mouth. It just gently keeps your upper and lower jaw from touching.
1153068
I got mine for the bottom, since I figured it would fit snugger longer as I have a missing tooth up top and I clamp down so very hard and grind, don't see that it would make that much difference, just a preference for me.