I grind my front outside teeth (lateral incisors). Will this guard protect against that? The similar Plackers guard still allowed my teeth to touch.
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They will probably be protected. This gaurd is much bulkier than plackers. It wedged my jaw open far enough that my teeth were nowhere near each other.
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I'm guessing you have a unique mouth or bite, so not certain if this will work or not. One benefit of the DenTek is the adjustability. I'm able to adjust it to were it's comfy to where it's holding my mouth too far open. While too far open isn't the most comfy, it might work to prevent your front teeth from grinding.
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No, this one is a little bit more flexible to mold. I think its worth a try. 1st week you may have a little soreness b/c it foreign to your mouth, but after that you should be ok. Check the youtube video on this mouth guard for best results, ok.
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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.
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That's the 2+2=4 answer I put together. nIf the strips work by just stretching your tissue (& the guy on Shark Tank said your body thinks it has to fill in spaces) then the mouth guard should work. We found one for under $3 at Academy, & I'm just starting to use it. We'll see...
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please understand these are big heavy mouth trays that are used with teeth whitening treatments. There is nothing special about them that makes them grind guards. they are big and difficult to tolerate in your mouth while trying to sleep. I was not able to close my mouth without interrupting my breathing, so I guess mine will last forever.
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Yes it works with braces. It can feel a little big but it is a good protection mouth guard.
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They cover like dental trays.... they fit the mouth similar to a football guard. Mine cover back to my molars, if this helps.
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hi Vanysha, this guard does help with TMJ stress by minimizing the negative effects of grinding and clenching. However, it is not meant correct or guide jaw position.Also, we didn't receive any emails from "Vanysha" in our system. Did you use a different name or email?ThanksSarah
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You can use this blade without a guard but you absolutely should were good safety glasses with side shields. Be sure you pay attention to the the orientation of the blade when you install it in the grinder.Good Grinding and Happy Trails!
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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
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Yes the mouth guard fits over braces great. Both bottom and top braces. I train MMA and it has worked for all aspects of it. No damage to my lips, gums, or braces. I ordered 2 more just so I had spares.
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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
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I do not believe so, you can trim it to fit, but most grind guards are designed to be worn over the top in order to protect your teeth from further damage.
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I have a mouth guard that I use in conjunction with the strap. I do not believe it would reduce the grinding.
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I have never worn a mouth guard, but I don't think that these could be used that way. They cover only the front of your teeth and even at that they really didn't do that well. I was not pleased this product at all, unless it was Halloween!
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It works pretty well, but you need to keep pressure on it so it doesn't jump off track. The gripper teeth could be a bit sharper for better gripping. Personally, I don't use the guard until I have about an inch of the item left.
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I like the Dentek. It's my favorite mouth guard as you'll probably see in my review for the product. That said, it won't last long if you clench your teeth while grinding because you can bite through it. It's better for people like me who grind side-to-side for some reason. It does take a little practice to boil and bite down in the right place but it is super comfortable for me.