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A member asked:
Are the drugstore night-guards any good?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A deterrent: They will prevent all but the most determined from causing mischief. There is a tremendous difference in their training and I have seen a few that don't look formidable at all.
Answered 2/26/2013
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They are OK: These appliances tend to be "bite and boil" they are soft and often bulky. The will help protect the teeth and are better than not using an appliance if you are a grinder/clencher. Some people will actually grind more with soft nightguards. The best solution is a custom made nightguard fabricated by your dentist and customized to your specific needs and symptoms.
Answered 11/7/2013
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Store night-guards: The store-bought night guards that you try to form to the teeth just don't fit very well. The custom-made professional mouth guards fit snugly. They almost 'snap' in. You do not have to keep your teeth together to keep them in. Ask your dentist to fit you with a custom made mouth guard.
Answered 9/11/2014
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Ive had a dull ache approx below my cheekbone, around molars, right side only for 2 weeks. Hits in afternoon. Im guessing teeth grinding most likely? Mouth guard from drug store good place to start?
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A member asked:
I already have dental implants for 2 of my incisors, but clench/grind my teeth. can i wear a night guard? My dentist said i should get one from them but my insurance doesnt cover. The drugstore moldable dental guard says not to use if i have implants?
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What do you advise if i want good safe online pharmacy with worldwide delivery (europe) - I am not from usa. Do you know some legitimate drugstores ?
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