A member asked:

Will wearing a night guard fix crooked teeth?

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No: Night guards are used to help alleviate teeth grinding to prevent wear and tear on our teeth not for crooked teeth.Please see your dentist about it.

Answered 5/2/2013

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No: A nightguard should not be putting forces on your teeth that would cause movement...Unless you're wearing clear aligners specifically designed for that purpose. If it feels like one or a few of your teeth are being pushed more than the other teeth and are sore, see your dentist for an adjustment to the nightguard.

Answered 4/8/2022

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Dr. Shawn Murray answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Night guard: No. A true night guard is meant to keep you from ruining your teeth by grinding or clenching them. They are not meant to straighten your teeth. Invisalign can straighten your teeth and can serve temporarily as a night guard as well.

Answered 5/21/2015

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No!: The purpose of a night guard is to protect your teeth from abnormal forces caused by grinding or clenching (typically while one is sleeping). While some night guards are made out of a material similar to orthodontic appliances that move teeth, the two appliances serve very different purposes. Best of luck!

Answered 5/4/2015

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No: A night guard protects malposed teeth from excessive wear, and it protects the jaw joints. To straighten teeth you probably need braces. Ask your general dentist to refer you to and orthodontic specialist to learn your options...There are many.

Answered 2/16/2016

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No : A night guard helps with grinding or clenching your teeth. It will not straighten your teeth.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. George Ayoub answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Braces: Need to see an orthodontist about crooked teeth night guars is passive, it only protect your teeth from grinding and clinching.

Answered 4/8/2022

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Dr. Jerry Hu answered

Not night guard: If you want to use the aligner way for orthodontics, many many successful patients have used invisalign. Otherwise, try standard orthodontics, brackets, bands, etc.

Answered 5/19/2019

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