Anyone ever use a night guard for teeth to keep them from grinding?

The dentist recommended I get a mouth guard to protect my teeth from grinding against one another while I sleep. I've noticed that I do grind them, when I am trying to relax and fall asleep. They say that my grinding is the cause of a "disk" in my jaw deteriorating.

If you have used a mouth guard, did it work? The dentist was gonna charge around $300 for a custom one but I saw one at Walmart that looked more comfortable. It looked as if it only covers the back teeth, which is what I need. I'm just too cheap to spend the money with knowing if it really helps. Can't return a mouth guard, after all.

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mangomonkey · 41-45, F Best Comment

I used one in the past and it helped me although it took a while to get used to it. I used to wake up and find I had taken it out in my sleep and would find it in random places.
I had an expensive official one and then a cheap over the counter ready made one and the expensive one definitely fit better and was more comfy. Just a crazy amount of money for something that seems simple.

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iamnikki · 31-35, F

@mangomonkey https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/dentek-comfort-fit-nightguard-one-size/ID=prod6155107-product?ext=gooPLA_-_Personal_Care&ext=gooPLA_-_Personal_Care&pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku6138185&sst=8f5247b4-3e51-4bfc-93a2-313c60c71016&reactjs=true

i was considering one like this but it has bad reviews.

mangomonkey · 41-45, F

@iamnikki that doesn't look too comfy.
I'd go for one that goes over all your bottom teeth

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@mangomonkey K. I have some cheap mouth guards I bought since it was suggested for this teeth whitening kit I bought a while back. Thank you

plungesponge · 41-45, M

Hell yes. And if there's a home invasion, I'm ready for a boxing match too

SW-User

Mine said i need it too but it costs way too much plus it's not chronic, just happens sometimes cuz of stress. I am gonna get a cheap one too

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@SW-User Right, I just don't wnt more damage to my teeth/jaws

SW-User

@iamnikki Get a comfy ready made one. No point paying that much for a rubber thingy

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@SW-User costs 300$

CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F

I had a custom guard and wore that thing out. Dentists here charge $600, not covered by insurance. I had a cheap one and didn't like it. It would be a good idea for me to have another custom one, it's expensive to replace teeth.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@CoffeeFirst Exacly. I see one for $30 at walmart. Dental work is very expensive, especially when you have crappy insurance

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

I used a sports one, be prepared for drooling

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Jackaloftheazuresand I see a small one that looks like it only for back teeth.

JessyA · 26-30, F

Mine has helped me substantially and has helped overcome the TMJ I was suffering from. I believe cheaper ones can do more damage than good, as they don't fit your teeth precisely, but it is always worth a try before investing in a more expensive set.

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