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Is there some kind of all day mouthguard that i can wear around all day?

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Why?: See an othopedic dentist - the cause of grinding is rarely correctly treated. Most dentist make a bite appliance for you to wear to keep from grinding away the teeth. This is only treating the symptom and not the cause. The usual cause is the roof of your mouth (palate) is too narrow in comparison to the lower jaw. The muscles not finding their home position keep searching = bruxism results.

Answered 3/9/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

DEFINITELY: A less thick, soft, clear lower mouthpiece can be worn during the day. But it needs to be custom made by a dentist. Best to have it on the lower teeth!

Answered 3/9/2014

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Can you wear a mouth guard daily to reduce bruxism and jaw clenching?

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