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How do i know if i need a night mouth guard?
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Mouth guard: Your dentist or oral surgeon will help you decide this. If you are grinding your teeth, especially to the point of TMJ pain...Then a mouth guard may be recommended.
Answered 6/10/2014
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A few reasons: A mouth guard worn at night can give you several benefits. If you have TMJ syndrome, it may ease or interrupt your bite. If you are a grinder and are losing the enamel from you teeth, it is a protector. Some are fashioned to help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Our technology is increasing to the point where we are finding less and less invasive ways to fix things, so try out a mouth guard.
Answered 9/28/2016
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