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A member asked:

Safe to use dental nightguard when pregnant?

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Dr. Meng Syn answered

Yes: A bruxing appliance is an external prosthetic and is safe to wear during your entire pregnancy.

Dr Thompson agreed

Answered 1/22/2013

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Yes: No issues with this at all.

Dr Gretzula agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Absolutely: Since a nightguard is worn over the teeth and no chemicals are delivered into the body with its use, it is safe to use during pregnancy.

Answered 1/23/2013

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Dr. Meng Syn answered

Yea: No problem. An effective night guard will help relieve jaw tension and TMJ symptoms related to stress. It may even help you through your pregnancy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Is a dental "occlusal guard" (to wear at night time) the same as a dental "nightguard"?

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Can dental staff profesionally clean my existing pliable nightguard although i clean with fix and bright, as well as, pollident?

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Does a dental night guard worn by an adult always need to be made in very hard plastic around teeth or can a more pliable softer one sometimes be ok?

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What is the proper way to clean/disinfect a very expensive dental night guard other than using more money on otc tablet cleaners?

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Grind guardn is an fda approved device to decrease night time bruxism. Is a standard nightguard better for most of your dental patients?

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