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A member asked:
How many years will i need a night guard?
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Night guards: Most people wear night guards for a matter of months to years. People do tend to outgrow their tendency to grind their teeth (which is often stress-related), or they just get tired of the appliance. It is actually a good idea every 6 months or so to stop using it for a while, to see if you still need it. (but don't throw it out; you may need it again some time in the future.).
Answered 7/19/2018
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Depends: Depends on how many years you live.
Answered 11/26/2013
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As long as you grind: This answer is depend to your grinding issues. As long as it is not resolved you have to wear night guard for your teeth protection.
Answered 6/10/2015
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I have lock jaw in my left side for two years now. It getslocked everyday and I have to wiggle to get it out. Night guard did notwork. Now I have started to hear a click/sore in the right sideas well?
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A member asked:
Can children wear night guards? Our seven year old son grinds his teeth at night, and i've worn a night guard for bruxism for many years as an adult. Do they have the same things for kids, and if so, do they have to always get new ones due to growth?
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A member asked:
How long are custom night guards made to last? I've had my night guard to prevent me grinding my teeth for four years now, and it's becoming misshapen. My dentist hasn't said anything about it needing to be replaced, but i'd like to know how long these th
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A member asked:
How long is a night guard supposed to last? I've had my night guard for teeth grinding for a little over two years, but it already seems to be not fitting right and slipping out of my mouth. Is two years a normal amount of time before having to get a new
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A member asked:
I clench and grind teeth during sleep at night for 4 years... With very high sound... Please tell me treatment?I have no any stress, no anxiety..... If you recommend me "night guard" then please also tell me for how long I should wear it? Thank you?
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