Is this something I should try before agreeing to get an expensive mouth guard for TMJ ?
585226
Yes, this is a good one to try before you spend several hundred dollars. Another good one is the GrindGaurdN which goes on the bottom teeth instead of the top.
585227
I bought this for my Granddaughter 18 years old. She didn't have to much luck. It made her teeth hurt after wearing it overnight. That lasted about 3 days. Now it is sitting in a cup by her bed? The splints are quite expensive
585228
I have had dentist made night guards. When my dogs chewed my recently made guard, I did the do your own. I would try the Dentek products first. Be sure to read the directions several times before doing. It might take a couple times before it fits right. Be sure to talk to your dentist, first.
585229
Yes you could,but I had a night guard that fit just on my front teeth, it cost over 500.00 dollars and worked greatly, but my dog got a hold of it and tore it up so I had to resort to this
585230
Yes! I was just going to purchase a night guard; like this for $390.00. It works really well.
551854
It fits much better if you do boil & bite. It's a great mouth guard. Nice protection.
2236321
You can purchase a kit and make your own grinding guard by loking at your local pharmacy in the dental section. For about $25 you can get a kit with very easy-to-follow directions. I used it because the dentist is too expensive. It works great and I use it every night.
483577
Check that rubber band is on properly. Make sure that the facial flex is not in your mouth, but placed in the corners of your mouth with wider side inside the mouth. You should only have to contract using your jawline muscles, if it doesn't fully extend back to the original position, you may have a defective unit. I had one that did no slide smoothly, as though it needed lubrication. I would order another one and send that back. I must say that except for the one faulty one I received, facial flex has kept my jawline in check for over ten years. It's like any exercised muscle you have to be consistent and increase reps to see and maintain results. Check that rubber band is on properly. Make sure that the facial flex is not in your mouth, but placed in the corners of your mouth with wider side inside the mouth. You should only have to contract using your jawline muscles, if it doesn't fully extend back to the original position, you may have a defective unit. I had one that did no slide smoothly, as though it needed lubrication. I would order another one and send that back. I must say that except for the one faulty one I received, facial flex has kept my jawline in check for over ten years. It's like any exercised muscle you have... » Read More Check that rubber band is on properly. Make sure that the facial flex is not in your mouth, but placed in the corners of your mouth with wider side inside the mouth. You should only have to contract using your jawline muscles, if it doesn't fully extend back to the original position, you may have a defective unit. I had one that did no slide smoothly, as though it needed lubrication. I would order another one and send that back. I must say that except for the one faulty one I received, facial flex has kept my jawline in check for over ten years. It's like any exercised muscle you have to be consistent and increase reps to see and maintain results. « Show Less
533087
As I said, I have found It helpful for jaw tension. While I do not have tongue pushing, I would think anything that helped with jaw tension may also help with mouth and tongue issues. It is worth a try.
697755
Unfortunately, I do not have braces, so I have no idea. You have a mold impression that you bite into and send back to have them make the mouth guard, so I'm not sure the mold would work without getting in between the brackets. It's a good question for the people at sporting smiles though. They are very responsive to email! Sorry I couldn't be of anymore help!
2081673
It should. It certainly won't hurt. Try it and then also talk to your orthodontist, and bring it at your next visit in case they don't know what you're talking about.
892835
They have a 30 day guarantee where they will work with you. If you screw up the mold they only charge you a nominal fee for some more impression compound. I have both the soft and hard versions and it is very apparent that the soft does not last as long. However it is cheaper (especially if you order more than one at $50) and slightly more comfortable. If you don't feel comfortable spending all that money the soft guard is still an excellent choice that will last you at least six months.
353780
It may work. It's worth a try. You will have to wedge it onto the part that's cutting your tongue and see if it stays once it hardens. Each time I get my braces retightened and new wires there is a new issue to deal with and I have used various products to help with discomfort. Gishy goo has been the most useful product because it is malleable and it sticks.
1679262
It looks like your average sports mouth guard - it fits on your top teeth & when moulded, should stay in position. Keep in mind they are quite narrow so if you have a broad mouth bridge, it may not fit 100% although the moulding process does help with this.
1429124
Contact the company and they can send you some more of the molding paste. The important thing is to work quickly when you are molding the mouth guard.
168380
It is a one piece mouthguard-like product that covers both the upper & lower teeth. You custom fit it to your mouth/teeth - by heating up in hot water and then forming it to your teeth (remember to slightly jut your lower jaw forward during this process so that your tongue will naturally move forward. My wife swears by the results - I might make a little noise for a couple of minutes 1 night per month.
1431593
If you value your teeth and brain cells I'd say yes! I had one of those simple ones for a few months and I can tell you: the comfort and ease of breathing is way better with this and the concussive impact when you get even a mild hit is reduced much better with a high quality mouthguard. also, with the ridge for the bottom teeth the jaw is protected a bit better.
2143761
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!
1552407
hi Vanysha, per Webmd.com, night guard is one of the traditional method to help with TMJ, TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders).You can read more here: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd?page=3One thing to keep in mind is that personal experiences might vary.
1809956
I will say that a lower guard will feel more natural, however I chose an upper guard because I am missing two molars that I am in process of having implants to replace so I didn't want to get a guard then have to get another one. It stays in place just fine, just bite hard on the impression mold to get a good tight fit.
549292
The mouthguard is thin compared to the regular style. It gives good protection without the breathing restriction and is best used for medium impact sports.