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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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Insurance Coverage: Dental insurance is not written to cover every bit of your care, as simple as that. You've invested so much time and effort (and money) into those titanium implants/prosthetics, and now you're willing to risk it all to save a few dollars? The drugstore guard will not protect your new teeth, and if you don't follow your dentist's advice and fracture/damage the restorations/implants, then what?

Answered 2/25/2021

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LEARN TO PAY: IT IS NOT THAT EXPENSIVE FOR A NITE GUARD.YOU HAD MAJOR WORK DONE AND WANT TO PRESERVE IT, SO INVEST IN A NITE GUARD FOR HEALTH AND PEACE OF MIND. NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE YOU HAVE THEY DON'T PAY FOR EVERYTHING.

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