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Does wearing a nightguard before fully grown inhibit growth?
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Side effect of NG: Common sides effect of night guard (NG) including changing of normal bite or occlusion of your teeth. Many people can't sleep with the NG in the mouth due to discomfort. The acceptance rate is not high. Check out the following website before getting one for yourself: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/health/msg1123394028085.html
Answered 5/14/2014
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