Night Guard : What is it?
| A night guard is an oral accessory made of thin and solid materials worn on the upper teeth to protect the teeth and jaws from the harmful effects of teeth grinding during sleep. It is hard enough to resist wear, but comfortable enough to be worn overnight. It fits according to the mouth size and teeth arrangement of the user.
A night guard prevents the user from grinding or clenching his teeth during sleep. It also relieves jaw pain and prevents the development of other mouth pains. It is required to be worn a few nights each week for a couple of weeks or months to be effective and to eliminate the habit of teeth grinding totally. |
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Kinds of Night Guards include the following: |
Acrylic night guard
- An acrylic night guard is made of wax and acrylic just like standard mouth dentures.
- It is heat treated to provide maximum strength and durability.
- It is not flexible to make it more effective.
- It can be adjusted vertically and repaired by a dentist when necessary.
Plastic night guard
- A plastic night guard is molded to fit the upper teeth comfortably.
- It is solid and durable.
- A pre-made model is generally inexpensive. It is very easy to fit in the mouth, usually taking not more than five minutes to wear it.
- It is adjustable to fit various mouth sizes.
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Size: To ensure fit and comfort, choose a mouth guard in a size according to your height. Mouth guards usually come in three sizes: small, which is for men under 5’6” tall and women under 5’4” tall; medium, which is for men under 5’8” tall and women under 5’7” tall; and large, which is for men taller than 5’8” and women taller than 5’7”.
Frontal band: Look for a mouth guard with a durable frontal band with an inner bridge that prevents it from sliding and falling off your mouth.
Bitepad: Choose a mouth guard with a durable bitepad, preferably one made of a dense material, for a more durable, stable, and comfortable usage.
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