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Anyone here clench their teeth at night.... Did you find any store bought night guards work Ok?

It's nearly a thousand dollars to get a custom made night guard. I had one many years ago and it was 300 dollars then. I'd say nearly 15-20 years ago now. I really need a new one. My teeth have chipped and I get jaw pain a couple days a week again. It makes you feel tired , the pain. So often I have to skip a walk becasue the pain is just too bad in my jaw. It really Sucks. Anyone ever get a store bought night guard that Works? I bought one several years ago but it wouldn't even mold in hot water like the directions said. I tried many times to get it to soften so I could mold it to my mouth, but it would not soften. Any tips on a brand that might be ok in the short run welcome
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Prison1203 · 61-69, M
Buy a football teeth guard they you soak in boiling water and let it get soft then it forms to your teeth when you bite down on it, we had to get them when we played football, cheap and easy
eyeno · M
Yes I clench my teeth. If I remember right I bought mine from Amazon, and it did help.
(It'll take some time to get use to them .)

Do it, or you'll loose your teeth as I did. But then again, I'm old and always had trouble with my teeth.
At mid fortys a tooth just fell out and I knew it wouldn't be the last.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
I do. I've tried the cheap mouth guards and I spent $500 on one at the dentist that it turned out I couldn't sleep in 🙄

I try to just control it mentally. Even if my jaw is stiff I try to keep my teeth parted because my dentist has commented I'm going to hurt my teeth.
Jenny1234 · 56-60, M
I’ve seen them at the drug store but I’ve never tried it. I got mine custom from my dentist about 7 years ago. I think it was around 400$
GoFish ·
what about the sports ones? would that work for you?
Baybreeze · 41-45, F
@GoFish I didn't try those yet... perhaps it could help. Are they in regular stores too or sports store?
GoFish ·
@Baybreeze no idea.. try amazon maybe?
4thdimensiondream · 70-79, M
I’ve yet to find me that doesn’t hurt when I try and sleep. Still looking.
Younameit · F
Maybe get a pillow like this, where your jaw muscles are more relaxed


MellyMel22 · F
I do it anytime I’m in pain without realizing it.
Banksy83 · 41-45, M
Try a boxers gumshield and head guard
RebelRaven · 51-55, F
I bought ones online after a lot of research. I went with Sleep Zee, they (I bought two), I really like them.
RebelRaven · 51-55, F
@Baybreeze I’m not sure what you mean by front upper teeth.
I bought them for my sleep apnea, and grinding my teeth, works well.
Baybreeze · 41-45, F
@RebelRaven That's good to know, appreciate it!! Is the guard easy to boil and mold? I bought one year ago and it would not boil or soften.
RebelRaven · 51-55, F
@Baybreeze I just soaked it in hot water for about 5 minutes
Banksy83 · 41-45, M
Whiich side do you sleep on
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
no. I went to a dental school and they ignored the problem. Now my tooth might need to be extracted but i still ignore it because i hate wearing one.
Baybreeze · 41-45, F
@StygianKohlrabi Ugh .. I've been avoiding it not only b/c of the high price, but also b/c it was soooo uncomfortable getting the fitting. And it hurt too. but i know i really need something really soon. I'm going to try over the counter one more time. Good luck w/the tooth, it's prob. better to get it extracted than infected.

 
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