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Can a dentist make a nightguard so that it barely covers over teeth, stays in place, for upcoming upper and lower alloderm gum grafting due to bruxism?

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Yes: A nightguard can be fashioned so that it stays one or two millimeters away from your gums.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Dr. R Lee Hinson answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes!: And, that's a good idea.

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nightguards: Nightguards ordinarily avoid the gums anyway. This should not be a problem. Discuss the matter with your periodontist and\or general dentist.

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