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A member asked:
Can night guard for teeth streighten teeth?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Active/passive: Nightguards are passive appliances to hold teeth in place while protecting them from grinding/clenching. Active appliances like certain retainers or invisalign actually move or tilt teeth to straighten. I only recommend orthodontists to do this. Big fan of dr. Yue in morton grove or glen ortho in glenview. You will be in good hands with either one!
Answered 8/10/2016
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Nightguards: Night guards come in many different forms, however, their purpose is to protect the teeth from the effects of grinding one's teeth. They are not designed to move the teeth.
Answered 12/2/2014
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No: No .... A night guard will only protect the teeth and bite and if fitted and worn correctly will not move teeth.
Answered 11/24/2014
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No: Night guard is used to separate teeth usually is recommended for patient with grinding, or clinching or TMJ problem for straightening teeth, you can use invisalign or braces.
Answered 12/9/2015
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