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I have a cracked tooth, can i use my night guard to prevent it from making it worse until i can see a dentist ?
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There is no contraindicaton for using the night guard but I am not sure if it is helpful or not unless you think the crack is due to teeth grinding during sleep (bruxism).
Answered 9/2/2022
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It may help in regards to further fracture but the decay will just continue.
Answered 9/2/2022
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Depending non how it fits it may make things worse. Please see your Dentist ASAP before you have an acute flare-up.
Answered 9/2/2022
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