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A member asked:
Can wearing a night/ mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding hurt?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not usually: Normally they are made so they are comfortable. See with your dentist and have the nightguard modified.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Night Guards: No patient has ever told me that wearing one of my night guards hurt. Most find it helpful and without it their problems returned so they are committed to using it. A few over the years have stopped wearing it only because they were not in acute pain and found it a nuisance or forgot to use it every night.
Answered 1/18/2014
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Possibly: Night guards and mouth guards are different non-interchangeable appliances requiring custom fabrication and proper adjustment to prevent untoward damage. Please seek care from your Dentist. This isn't a DIY project.
Answered 4/29/2015
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