Are Night Guards REALLY Worth It?

[@TeethTalk]

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[@jeffalewis5917]

I'm wearing traditional silver metal braces with coil springs and headgear can I wear a Night gaurd with my dental hardware??

[@929omg]

I Got mine today after holding off on them for years after my dentist kept recommending them and they are awesome! Could not be happier with them!

[@ernestog8977]

If you suffer from daily headaches, it could be due to grinding. Wearing a night guard can make a huge difference.

[@caitsk4te]

I do and i need one really bad.

[@AwfulLottaYea]

Just got one today and I hope it works for me. I got through those migraines everyday and it’s horrible

[@Dieeine15267]

@@AwfulLottaYeaand??Does it work??

[@DottieWhitmore-v9o]

@ernestog8977 that happens to me so I’m going to the dentist on Monday

[@Alejandra-vj5ux]

I have had two night guards and they have made my TMJ pain worse. I got them for clenching and I ironically bit down on it causing me to clench more in my sleep. Another TMJ doctor I saw said it was due to them being bottom night guards (which push the jaw back). He suggested a top night guard and said it takes time to get used to and see it working. I’m not that hopefully it might help :(

[@desurfer]

My advice- if at all possible, get one from the dentist, everything she said is 100% on point. I stopped wearing mine for a while and fractured a tooth. I am now looking at $$$ for an implant and yes I have gone back to wearing my night guard from my dentist. Well worth the money. I’ve tried over the counter ones and there is no comparison. The one from my dentist snaps in and is part of my nightly routine….save your teeth and in the long run lots of money, time and hassle - just get it and wear it.

[@sherimetschan961]

DLH Have you gotten your implant yet? I've just started researching and read that bruxism can cause implants to fail. I'm not sure if a night guard totally fixes that. Do you know? I will have to talk to my dentist and oral surgeon.. Hate to spend all that money on the implant and custom nightguard to have it fail but the other alternative is to lose my teeth. I hope it's working well for you.

[@GorgieClarissa]

dentists should make them more affordable... since they are not covered by dental insurance

[@djs8928]

I really like the way you talk fast with so much details and still i can understand all of it. Thank you.😄

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching! and commenting kind!

[@i8abaybee]

I was one of the people that thought I would never get used to using my night guard, wrong.. I got used to it fairly quickly and use it every night now.

[@VicToriousCollecTion]

Exactly 💯Facts me as well

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

Steven, do you find that now you can't sleep without it?

[@spicknixey317]

Same here hated it to start with, few days later didn't even notice it

[@PRHILL9696]

I was also told to make sure the guard does not touch or cover your gums as it dames them and to cut the edges so it does not touch the gums. Yet as soon as I do that it no longer stays in my mouth and no longer fits. I keep buying these and cannot get it to stay in once I cut the top edges. But again I cannot have the top edges touch my gums so seriously how can this work?

[@kendraglowy75]

@@PRHILL9696 Need proper fitting from your dentists.

[@janahr8550]

I’ve had my night guard for about 5 yrs, this is my third night wearing them. I’m stubborn. This is a 2024 goals 🙌🏾

[@Areyouafraidofthedarkkuk]

This video was informative, entertaining and in my personal opinion perfectly paced I usually rewind videos to solidify information anyway but the speed made it suck so much less. Great video 10/10

[@layaneduarte1097]

I just got my first ever night guard today. Very excited to not having jaw pain tomorrow morning! 😂

[@happylittlefingerz8995]

How are you doing with your night guard now? Hope you have a pain free jaw, and happy teeth

[@loristevens1182]

Thank you so much for making this video. I didn’t get a mouth guard at my dentist because I heard other people saying that it came out at night while sleeping and because of the cost - I didn’t want to pay for something that was going to be ineffective. My solution was to treat the root cause stress and anxiety by eliminating caffeine and taking unfortified nutritional yeast for natural vitamin B and take vitamin D3 before bed. That has helped but now I’m realizing that I need to implement more lifestyle changes - slow down do less even if that means being less productive. I watched a few KZbin videos that gave me relief from popping and clicking in my jaw and relaxed my jaw muscles using acupressure, message and jaw exercises. I just bought a night guard online that I take an impression of my teeth then the impression gets sent to a lab and molded then shipped back to me for less than $120. I’m hoping that this night guard is comfort, protects my teeth and reduces clinching.

[@prettyboishah2898]

Hi, I know that this comment is over a month ago, but do you recommend the mouth guard that you purchased? And where did you buy it, may I ask?

[@nikkidawn4902]

Following

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

Any updates?

[@karinepelletier322]

It’s game changing !!! My jaw was hurting so much … now i have no more pain ! I did crack in half a molar so my implant was really expensive

[@katiestarns300]

i know that im super stressed out when i wake myself up grinding my teeth

[@uhhmanda]

I'm with you; I can't fall asleep without mine. I've been wearing a retainer after braces and thena real night guard for like 15-20 years. I'm 29 and have been grinding my teeth my whole life. My dentist told me in a few years I could need all sorts of dental work besides the fillings I already have because my teeth are very flat. Sometimes I'll wake up to my spouse gently holding my jaw to get me to stop and I wake up with headaches and jaw pain sometimes that'll last for several days. Ya girl may not have insurance, but dental health is not something I can or will skimp out on.

[@NoName-hq3mr]

Did you get a custom night guard which doubles as a retainer? Is this even possible (asking as an adult in braces rn)

[@uhhmanda]

@@NoName-hq3mr Yes! I don't know what it's called, but I've had several kinds throughout the years. I go through them surprisingly fast bc of how fiercely I grind. All of them, aside from the initial one after braces by my ortho, were made by my dentist. He just took a mold of my teeth and had it sent for. Sometimes they can do it inhouse, but like I said, I'm a special case and they need indestructible stuff. Haha.

[@RixBix]

​@@uhhmandado you find they give you cavities because the saliva isn't getting onto the teeth naturally?

[@youtubechannel12371]

Thanks for bring up the root causes of clenching/grinding! It feels like prevention is often overlooked. Great video!

[@annearaullo2917]

Consider going to a dental school for treatment. Advanced dental students perform various dental services & procedures under the supervision of instructors/professional licensed dentist for low fees. Dental students gain experience and patients can save money.

[@glo2043]

I'm currently waiting for my custom night guard. I can't wait! I wake up with headaches, jaw pain, tooth pain, even some sensitivity. He is sure all of these will resolve with the night guard. 🌙 🙏

[@justanotherjessica]

What do you think of the mail-order night guard companies like OTIS and Remi? (I'm sure there are others out there) They are around $100 for a custom night guard which is far less than what you'd pay at the dentist without insurance but about double the cost of the soft over the counter night guards.

[@JerriBerriW]

never knew I grind my teeth until my dentist told me so recently... glad to find out about the OTC guard option in your video. gonna try it out before I decide to spend a fortune at the dentist!

[@leolearning3048]

आपको दंत चिकित्सक के लिए संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में बहुत पैसा देना चाहिए। मैंने हाल ही में भारत में दंत चिकित्सक से मुलाकात की और उन्होंने मुझसे नाइट गार्ड के लिए 500₹ का शुल्क लिया।

[@acspectator8636]

My dentists said nothing, until I visited an orthodontist who mentioned I have enamel wear.. at first I thought it was from snacks, but then my father showed me his teeth with wears marks indicating bruxism and then I saw that I had wear marks too so I’m currently using an OTC night guard atm.

[@ndobolo80star86]

Night guard are so expensive in Uk 380 A so expensive

[@jac1161]

@@ndobolo80star86 around $500.00 here in the USA. Again, preventive medicine is worth it. Most people don't flinch, paying hundreds a month on a phone....

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

@@jac1161 Facts! And on Starbucks, which stains your teeth. But that’s a different story for another day.

[@Jenni_Lou821]

I can't sleep without mine. And when i nap without it I wake up with a headache

[@jasminetrahan6769]

Same

[@TeethTalk]

same!

[@VicToriousCollecTion]

SAME!!!

[@Rollwithit699]

@@TeethTalk Have had migraines and clenching since late 1980s (with soft night guards..hard custom made guards cause greater jaw pain). Have broken nearly all molars, had them crowned, and have cracked five crowns. At last exam a couple of weeks ago was told I needed three new crowns ($1,700.00 each!) Asked dentist was there ANYTHING else that could be done to stop the clenching and no advice given. Did more research and found on KZbin that I should check with oral surgeon. Did so and was told Botox injections in my masseter muscles should help a great deal. Am planning to do it! Any advice?

[@dani23dani85]

I’ve bought the night guards from the drug store but I always seem to take it out while sleeping. I’m thinking of investing in a night guard through my dentist even if it’s more expensive

[@AfsanehYouTube]

Thank you. I loved learning about the advantages of the "flat bottom" of the night guards!

[@temirlanakkulov5248]

Hi, i am very thankful to you from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬. It's so useful for me with English subtitles 😄

[@NiazRaki]

I'm turning 40 next month and I've finally found the solution to my jaw pain. Thank you so much for enumerating the benefits of a night guard. You have my eternal gratitude.

[@martinabest5801]

I've been wearing a nightguard for almost 20 years. I had 0 trouble getting used to it and can't sleep without it. On the very rare occasions I've forgotten to put it in, I wake up in the morning with a bad headache and very, very sore almost painful jaws from clenching my teeth so hard at night. As a result, I work very hard to not forget to wear my night guard.

[@bellsTheorem1138]

It prevents daytime clenching for me. I know instantly when I clench during the day with it in. Without it I will clench for hours without realizing it. My TMJ issues have subsided since i started.

[@Ras6200]

That's interesting as I was told by one dentist that I grind at night and I used to. The custom guard made me gag and then ended up in the bed even if I woke within an hour. I'm sure I don't grind at night now as have put temp filling on a worn top teeth before sleeping and it's still there until I eat breakfast. Now another dentist says I have a low bite. However, I'm also aware that I do clench my teeth in the day when stressed or annoyed.

[@ycp4425]

I started using over the counter night guards and let me tell you….. I think I had problems breathing/snoring because the first night with the night guard especially the thick plastic between my teeth made my jaw open? So more air was passing through… I highly recommend giving it a try if you have problems breathing/snoring at night. I killed two birds with one stone, I am never gonna buy the one at my dentist office, personally, I really need the thick plastic to breathe better.

[@Negis21]

I just got my custom night guard after being diagnosed with TMJ. TMJ is one of the worst things to experience. I had bad headaches, ear aches and jaw pain for 2 months before being diagnosed. My night guard without insurance would have been 550 but with my dental insurance i only came out of pocket 98.00

[@politicoprophecy243]

How much does your dental insurance cost you?

[@sonamalika3573]

Can u pls tell me...any improvement on tmj with night guard

[@Negis21]

@@sonamalika3573 yes it has worked. I have had no symptoms since wearing it

[@Ttfrmda0]

So are you saying tmj goes if i was to get a nightguard? If so how long did this take?

[@Negis21]

@@Ttfrmda0 the ENT suggested i try it. After a week my symptoms Went away.

[@the_specialista6319]

As someone that has attrition the night guard makes me clench even more, confirmed by my jaw Doc. I always got my night guards from dentists in conjunction with my Jaw Dr and they've worsened my problem. It saves my enamel, that's true, but the pain is excruciating. Botox really works for me, once a year, breathing and relaxation exercises as well as CBD oil.

[@missgreendayfan]

I suspect this is the case for me too, I had a night guard for a year or so until it broke and I didn't really notice any improvements or difference on how I felt. My dentist was always surprised by how much it would wear off every time I visited.

[@politicoprophecy243]

same with me. after 3 months of wearing custom fit by dentist i now have jaw pain, temple pain pulling and tension of my muscles since Nov 12/2022. Office told me to STOP the guard on Nov 14th/2022 and go for physical therapy. after 10 sessions of physio my jaws still hurt muscles pulling as if to make my mouth want to open. Also migrating pain of my upper teeth which comes and goes away. How is the pain now. Please let me know.

[@2dreamis2be]

I got a custom made hard night guard to wear over the upper teeth from the dentist recenty. Within a few weeks of wearing it, I started having cracks on multiple lower teeth on both sides. The hard plastic outer shell of the night guard has multiple textured spots from my lower teeth grinding on it, which I find ironic. I wouldn’t be surprised if the mouth guard led to my cracked lower tooth. Theoretically speaking, since the mouth guard is a thick piece of plastic, it reduces the air space between the upper and lower teeth, so the teeth come into even closer contact than without the night guard, likely making grinding more likely. That’s what I’m thinking is the case but will see what the dentist responds with. I’m seeing another dentist tomorrow to get a better look on the cracks. What’s been working better than a night guard for me recently has been putting a rolled towel under my neck to open up then jaw while I sleep. It takes some adjusting to and I had to experiment with various pillow thickness or none of, but supporting the natural curvature of the neck in bed has been helping and I wish I had tried this instead of the night guard.

[@catherinemonteiro480]

I've recently been having a lot of severe stress migraines. And this week alone I woke up about 3 different days to pounding headaches, an achy jaw, and somehow I bit my tongue in my sleep. The headaches could last all day. I remembered my sister used to wear mouth guards when she was younger and had very similar symptoms so I bought one on Amazon. Waiting for it to come in. But I'm pretty positive I'm grinding my teeth at night or clenching too hard while I'm sleeping. So maybe the guard will help prevent those migraines

[@seagreen9264]

Mee too :( I cracked a molar from grinding

[@KG-eu8im]

@@seagreen9264 Were you using a night guard or no?

[@natepeace1737]

Trust me on this one. I’m down about 6 grand on one tooth ever the years. Root canal, apicoectomy, now just got a dental implant surgery. Brush, floss, dentist twice a year, and if your dentist says to get a night guard, get one and wear it! Had no idea how much this krap was going to cost me in the long run. Lol!

[@katieschwartz9689]

@To Release is To Resolve lol

[@Jasme0w]

Did you get it from the dentist or OTC?

[@HelderP1337]

How are you doing with that implant? I too have a molar that's been root canaled, then apico and now I'm dreading having to get an implant.

[@natepeace1737]

@@HelderP1337 oh man I feel for you on the Apico! Why do they even recommend that? So painful on the recovery! If I knew what I knew then I would have gone straight for the implant! Implant is fine, just go to a dentist that has the sense to allow enough time between procedures for the bone to build up after the bad tooth initial extraction, and then after the implant to allow everything to set properly. So it took about a 9 months from start to finish. Extraction, build up bone wait 6 months, implant, build up bone allow to set, then new tooth. Some less experienced ones will rush the process all at once so be careful. Otherwise if done properly they’re great!

[@HelderP1337]

@@natepeace1737 good to know you've had good experience with that implant, thanks for the tip on waiting enough time to recover. This apico was done more than a decade ago, actually. The recovery was absolutely fine, at least I don't remember having many problems with it, maybe I'm a good healer and/or pain tolerance. I do have a lot of sensitivity in this molar, and it's been bothering me, but my issue is my gum. I'll either need to do a gum graft, or go straight to the implant, I gotta get some recommendations on which to do, usually I favor options that allow you to keep your original teeth. You only have the one implant so far?

[@darjannnn]

My custom-made mouthguard is so much better than the one from drugstore it is so comfortable and it fits perfectly! And if it wasn’t for Britney I would never ask my dental professional about one… turns out it’s covered by my insurance… thank you so much it helped a lot ….

[@kendraglowy75]

What is the name of your dental plan?

[@Mack7565]

Still waiting for your dental insurance company.... 🤔🤭

[@yuliamooers]

You are the best KZbinr ever I am going to the orthodontist today I really I really wish that you were my hygienist because you are so kind and caring you think my teeth are healthy you ever had a cavity

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for being here and for your kind comment! yes - I've had cavities when I was young :)

[@waltham1654]

Really good honest information here. Thank you

[@steveo44]

Thank you for this video. I got one because of it and though it's taking time to get used to...my headaches and jaw pain are easing

[@lindaanne8188]

I’m a clencher and got a custom night guard but it’s still awfully uncomfortable and making my insomnia worse.

[@tripperstars3083]

I've done this ever since I was a kid(31 now) I'm so glad I finally got mine!

[@taopanda98]

I have a super small mouth. The pharmacy over the counter mouthguards are too big even the kids one. I am 24 lmao and I got one customized from the dentist. It fits perfectly 🥰

[@waveriderz2687]

Had custom night guards and they seem to wind up on the floor by the end of the night! ..haha..Have found store bought, moldable ones to be more comfortable and actually stay in the whole night. They're only a few dollars and can be replaced often . Thanks for sharing!

[@Shine_095]

What brand pls

[@Imfailingmath]

I had problems with my ear we thought was an ear infection but after over 4 Months no doctor could figure out what was wrong with my ear but eventually we found out it was bc I grind my teeth and it was damaging my jaw which was hurting my ear.

[@michelleculbert2983]

Sharp ear pain?? I’m going through it

[@jolenesmoove]

If you have tooth aches that don't seem to have a cause it could be grinding. I kept going to dentists about tooth pain especially when chewing and they could find no cause. Eventually a dentist noticed the signs of grinding and recommended a night guard. Tooth pain fixed. It comes back if I stop wearing the guard.

[@stacifitzpatrick3607]

I seriously wish I would have listened to my dentist sooner! I got a custom one made 10 years ago and was scared to use it.. I now wore through my enamel in the molars and cracked a tooth... Now I use my night guard every night and I'm used to it.. like WHY didn't I just do it sooner?

[@claudiab.2710]

In france, custom night guard made by dentist is only 150 euros and it's paid by our national healthy system... Anyway your video is well executed and very useful! I did also had a lots of problems with my back and neck, lots of pains and muscles tension, since I use the night guard everything is back to normal.

[@KahlevN]

$500 out of pocket in the US, they charge insurance twice that.

[@doinaruban6899]

Bought today mine, custom made by my dentist, only 100 Euros. (Romania). It feels very weird but i hope i will get used to it. I have bad jaw pain.

[@account_nameonline6420]

In Australia mine was a teeth guard and also a splint to relieve the clench - it was AUD $1500 😭😭😭

[@NuttyEllaLovesNutella]

Custom sheilds from the dentists are only £80 in the UK

[@Solo-mon]

Lol here is an europen telling us that they get it for free lol, can you shared how much your pay in taxes please? NOTHING IS FREE!!!!!

[@WAYNEYONG-i9k]

Thank you for doing this video as I'm deciding on whether or not I should get a custom night guard.

[@ruthdennisKnits]

The price of one from my dentist had me get one from the store. $20-30. I have worn mine for 5 yrs and just bought a new one yesterday. No problem with them

[@momof5family138]

Now there’s otc order online based on your impression night guards for a fraction of the cost of one from your dentist. $118 vs $688. Do you recommend these?

[@andrewjones2133]

Had my 6 month dental 🦷 check up today and found out my insurance now will cover for my custom made mouth guard. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea a few years ago. My teeth grinding has gotten progressively worst though out the years to the point my jaw starts to hurt during the day because of my teeth grinding during the daytime which I have no idea I’m doing it until I start feeling the pain. I’m hoping this new mouth guard will help me with my sleep apnea and snoring. I know will be happy because I drive her crazy @ night snoring.

[@SAFFY7411]

I've needed a root canal on my left lower first molar due to not having a mouth guard. To anyone who grinds their teeth, get yourself a custom mouth guard and save yourself a ton of headache and pain.

[@John-eq8cu]

thank you so much for the very helpful and informative video

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@Rorymay22]

I got mine from mt dentist a few days ago and my main worry was that id choke if it fell out of the cl8ck in during sleep this has reassured me now..also i devolped bad tinnitus lasy year m.woul that happen because of clenching at night over long periods ?? If someone knows please respond back many thanks ❤❤❤

[@MrPontiac005]

I've been using one for awhile now and it really does help. The only thing I don't like about it is a calcium type buildup, even though I clean it everyday.

[@CMch22]

You can find some tablet retainer or denture cleaners that you drop into water that may help to remove that build up and clean them more effectively in addition to what you're already doing.

[@Ben-369]

Clean it every day replace if you see yellow on it

[@sydneygillum9869]

I developed tmj disorder at 17 due to teeth grinding and clenching. Which, in turn, caused me to get constant headaches.

[@yellowbird5503]

Do your jaw click?

[@CMch22]

I had no clue I may have night grinding/clenching until I recently broke my temporary veneers on my front teeth in my sleep. I tried an OTC one but it messed up my jaw/bite alignment for 24 hours afterward so I think having a custom one will be the way to go. Might do a sleep study also to rule out nighttime airway issues. I'm not high risk for sleep apnea but better to rule it out.

[@zwartejan]

I had one made by my dentist and it works perfectly. 1000% times beter then over the counter.

[@Donnydoostuff]

I've apparently had bruxism since i was around 4 to 5 so I've just never noticed that my jaw tension was anything to worry about until that jaw tension moved to more of my face which then cause ringing in my ears

[@jlzivi5277]

Got my night guard today and I am about to sleep and it feels really weird and uncomfortable. Hope it gets better.

[@TeethTalk]

it will! it took me a while to get used to it -- now I can't sleep without it!

[@GorgieClarissa]

you can get fitted for a custom nightguard at your dentist (not covered by dental insurance) for the low low low cost of 600$-1000$!!!!!

[@Ronin_Noir]

Or you can go to Colombia and get one made for a fraction of the price 😉

[@clampii]

Best page on KZbin!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for this kind comment! truly

[@pattybaselines]

Dropped 500 on ones from the dentist which was unfortunate but it’s pretty great so far!

[@SallyTrance]

I can't sleep with my nightguard yet. I'm gonna try on my off days for now so I don't toss and turn all night on a work night and lose sleep. Glad I saw this vid so I don't get discouraged to barely use my nightguard.

[@TeethTalk]

it TOTALLY takes getting used to it! now I can't sleep without it!!! thank you for watching :) positive toothy vibes :)

[@Curious.Courageous]

Could you please address mouthguard cleaning? Does the mouth guard collect cavity causing bacteria if not cleaned every day? Is it true one should not use toothpaste to clean because it could degrade it?

[@TeethTalk]

here's my night guard & retainer cleaning video -- hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnQdmR5bt-Ed8k

[@rs7515]

I am a dental assistant and we take impressions and create mouth guards in office. We charge $40 for multiple types. Why do other offices charge so much, especially hundreds of dollars?

[@team2mom805]

they are all about money and not helping people

[@irr1sss]

It was $200 for me 😢

[@candymountainn]

According to store bought ones, they can’t be used in people with tmj disorder. So I had to have a lab make it. $600 for a tiny piece of plastic just because of my jaw and $50 gone on something I can’t use or take back

[@Ladstra]

I've had a nightguard for about 2-3 years now, it is worn out and pretty gross, I've been thinking about buying a cheap one to mold myself, What would you recommend? I clean my guard every day but it's so gunky and cracked, I'd prefer the inexpensive way, due to money, but I'd like an experts opinion

[@Subz85]

Ive just started wearing one. Had it a while but made me gag. I heard ig can be from too much material. I trimmed it down and now i can wear it. Not making me gag anymore. Seems to have done the trick. Hope it works for what it's supposed now

[@onebleachpiece956]

Is a mouth guard, like for sports a bad substitute? I’m beginning to consider getting these instead

[@TeethTalk]

you don't want a night guard to be soft material because then you can chew on it more and it will hurt your jaw more! just make sure it's hard plastic not soft plastic!

[@chikihc]

2 years ago i realized i grind my teeth whenever i listen to music or have music on my head. I didnt bother before bcs i dont really grind / clench that hard. But bcs of the pandemic, i play music all day and it makes me grind much more often 😭 and its concerning for me bcs my canines are kinda flat now and i have crack lines all over my teeth. Im still waiting for my otc night guard to arrive hoping that it would fit fine 😭

[@johnjonas8072]

How is it working for you?

[@chikihc]

@@johnjonas8072 the cheap night guard doesnt work for me, if i use it to sleep suddenly it's on my pillow the next morning 😂 it also hurt my jaw a little bit. Now i just dont listen to music as often so i grind less, and i always remind myself to stop whenever i realize that im grinding. But if it's getting worse again i think i will consult to an orthodontist

[@jasonryanbenitez870]

Yah the otc ones always end up somewhere after waking up, so i decided to have may alarm clock set up at 1 am and 3 am to check if its is still there 😓

[@Lastfirst333]

A dentist made a night guard incorrectly and it caused lower jaw to move back causing severe sleep apnea and 15 lb weight gain ! It has misshapen the skin under my jaw and teeth are still breaking. He had to make the guard after he botched up my bite doing a bad occlusal equilibration.

[@BeKam777]

Hi there - great content as always! I read the article on your website (5 Reasons You Need a Night Guard) to get your opinion on something but it wasn't mentioned. I've read that people who breathe with their mouths are prone to getting cavities. Would a mouth/night guard prevent this? If bruxing is not an issue, what type of material would you recommend to take care of this?

[@TeethTalk]

hi friend! great question! and thank you for reading the article!!! so - breathing through mouth slightly leaves the realm of dentistry - although related - it is best to visit an ENT (ear nose throat doctor) to determine how to stop breathing through your mouth. sometimes it's related to sleep apnea and such (and a sleep test would be recommended)! hope this helps!

[@stevediben7900]

I highly recommend looking into mouth taping while you sleep. There is a lot of information on Google and KZbin about this.

[@J-rz9ch]

I just got a custom molded guard from my dentist for clenching during sleep. It fits snugly on the bottom front teeth. It's awkward and uncomfortable!! :(

[@lchildress712]

Mine too. But they're on top. I'm wondering if this goes away with time?

[@Jessicab-u7c]

My plastic retainers were terrible i broke them pretty quickly today i just had a fitting for a night guard but my dentist told me that dry mouth also causes teel for break i've had two break apart. I'm looking forward to having them i find myself clenching during the day too.

[@soncross]

Hi Whitney, May I have your advice on how to wash Retainer correctly? Hope to hear from you soon. Thankiess😃🖐

[@TeethTalk]

hi!!! here's my retainer cleaning video - hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnQdmR5bt-Ed8k

[@Abuamer-i5z]

I can’t sleep without it I like it unlike before , I was biting my tip of tongue lots before it and headache and stress now I’m ok with it

[@estelasanchez.]

Is it true that the mouth guard will cause our face to wrinkle and sag? Apparently the stress of the guard in our mouth will cause our facial structure to change…. And it seems like my facial structure has changed a bit too since I’ve been wearing it for one year… Is this a thing? 😭😭😢 help meeeee

[@janmichaeljablonsky9847]

I've had two different night guards fitted by a dentist but I now use a Dentek Professional Fit night guard which I find far more effective and comfortable compared to the night guards purchased from the dentist.

[@leonk9837]

After my Essix retainer had lost its shape from regular wear, my mother wouldn't help me pay for a replacement, even if I were to cover most of it and pay back the remainder. Now I have problems.

[@jarichards99utube]

Thanks... 😊😊👍

[@Semelem]

Just went to my dentist as I’m showing signs of wear (small divots/holes on some molars) and they said a night guard is $750… and that the OTC ones can cause serious issues if they aren’t fitted properly. Guess I’ll be chewing through my retainer.

[@mikel9912]

Hi Whitney, 👋😀 You have very positive demeanor! Thanks for the content. Are you based out of USA or Canada? Greetings from Cad

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching and commenting kind :) USA here :)

[@desklamp701]

Does a night guard realign my already misaligned jaw? And make my face more symmetrical?

[@sal9609]

No it won't

[@desklamp701]

@@sal9609 not to be rude or anything but how do you know?

[@avrilynravenee5143]

@@desklamp701 because your jaw is a different and a bigger entity than your teeth, and unsymmetrical face involves the whole face

[@retsofsivartnetloc9012]

I don't grind my teeth but I do bite down hard. It created teeth that are misaligned, and in the last year have started to get painful. I'm in my 40s and still have all my original teeth, but lately I can feel the damage from clenching through the night. What is my best course of action?

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

I've been wearing a guard for about 20 years and they are absolutely worth it. I had a lot of trouble when I first started wearing it. I would wake up with it next to me in bed, on the floor, or sometimes on my forehead. I got used to it and now I can't sleep without it. I replace my guard as recommend and I shudder when I look at the damage I did to the old one.

[@katieschwartz9689]

lol on your forehead how did that happen?

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

@@katieschwartz9689 God only knows. One time it fell out of my mouth and the dog was running around with it.

[@katieschwartz9689]

@@WizardOnAWhale7 hahhaa omg hahhaha

[@Jasme0w]

Did you get an OTC night guard or from your dentist?

[@leolearning3048]

@@katieschwartz9689 How r u Keti?

[@YJKart]

Got mine for $500 today from my dentist ( no insurance coverage) I got porcelain Veneers done so it was heavily advised. Feels very different but will get used to it

[@samjam6989]

NTI nightguard changes yiyr bite. Essix retainer for both upper and lower can be used as an alternative but nightguard with bite plate is best to keep upper and lower jaw apart and more durable

[@kelseyfloyd9909]

Do they help overbites I have speech problems

[@MacIsMyLover104]

I have recently realized I clincher my jaw really bad at night and now. I have bit the inside of my left cheek three times now of the course of the year and out ends up hurting my mouth so bad that I can't even eat sometimes. I have also realized I clench just sitting or doing anything when I am awake because I end up so etines with a sore jaw.

[@whereipostmyclips7963]

My dentist said it would cost $400 for a night guard. I really want one. I have severe issues with clenching my teeth since my life is very high stress and I am being legally prevented from seeking any sort of help for it. My family is poor, but I keep hearing that OTC night guards have not been working or cause other issues. What do I do?

[@sunnyl1032]

I got mine at dentist ,year later i grind through them so i will try cheap 20 dollar ones to see how long they will last and compare

[@nadiacinque]

Almost none of the current dentists is telling us about the side effects of the night guard and what kind of other problem may cause sometimes even worse and more dangerous. I have hard time sleeping with my mouth closed, and an open mouth is likely to get dried and prone to cavities and other problems, if the fit is not well done, it can create continuous pressure on root canals and other teeth which may shift and if not properly disinfected, it can cause gum infections and peritonitis, and it is absurd on its box. in order to prevent damages to the mouth guard, it is suggested to be washed with cool water only but cool water does not have the ability to remove harmful bacterial. Should we address the cause of grinding and clenching and EDUCATE people to remove particular bad habits and find ways to decrease stress???

[@spajkkk]

My dentist made me a night guard, but for the bottom teeth and I think it doesn't work properly. It prevents from grinding, but my jaw is feeling worse every single day. I even started to have problem with my ears. Right now I am waitng for the new night guard for the upper teeth. And I changeed the dentist obviously.

[@Krissy-Amber]

Any update?

[@spajkkk]

@@Krissy-Amber sure. My upper teeth night guard is great. My muscles are more relaxed in the morning. I started to massage my muscles from outside and inside twice a day. My tinnitus is waaaay quieter, but... I started to take SSRIs, so I am not sure if my tinnitus is better because of night guard or medicines, but I don't care, because well... it works! Don't give up. I changed dentist 4 times, and spent lot of money, but know I am happy with my health.

[@Krissy-Amber]

@@spajkkk glad to hear of your progress. I'm looking for a new dentist myself. Hoping to find a great one to help me. Thanks for sharing.

[@spajkkk]

@@Krissy-Amber it is very important that your night guard fits perfectly. The bottom of it should be smooth. After a week it should be polish again so that teeth all touch properly. Ask how they do it before treatment to avoid unnecessary costs and buy another teeth guard. Good luck!

[@Krissy-Amber]

@@spajkkk yes I will do that. Thank you!

[@babeena_gt_3645]

I grind my teeth alot when I'm asleep. My doctor says it's because I used to be a thumb sucker when I was little. My teeth got so damaged before I got my night gaurd. My dentist first gave me a top night gaurd and it was horrible. I have been using a bottom soft night gaurd for 15 years now and my teeth are doing great 😁

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Fellow thumb sucker here, familiarizing myself with braces and retainers, as I’ll be in braces for 3 years

[@isabelvidrio3829]

i have severe TMJ and i’m getting my night guard next week im super excited to finally not have jaw pain anymore 😅

[@annalam5823]

I cracked my front teeth by not wearing a night guard. I have started wearing it every single night now. I've noticed my night guard is starting to wear down. I wear my night guard on my top teeth. Does the plastic grind down my lower teeth since I've notice wear on the night guard? Is the plastic safe for my health since I am swallowing all the plastic that's been grinding down ?

[@smbpretoria2782]

MANY dentists/dental technicians do not know what they're doing. Over many years, several custom-made night guards were absolutely wrong for me, and caused dental-gum damage.

[@maggielynch.]

Whoohooo new video! 👏

[@TeethTalk]

thanks for being here!!!

[@3Zclap]

i have high anxiety and stress, which leads to a lot of teeth clenching and grinding i even do it in the day without realising it mouth guards are very good i do a lot of gaming too which can be even more stress full and anxiety inducing specially when it comes to coming in clutch and stuff bite guards are great

[@vshah1010]

Can you eat with the teeth guard? Do they make a teeth guard that you wear during the day and you can eat with, without removing the guard?

[@ljwismer6028]

I have had several custom nightgaurds…I have worn through all of them in less than a year. My hard thick plastic one I managed to fracture/put big divots in which lead to fracturing a tooth from grinding on the plastic. They all made my jaw hurt

[@joelspring6201]

My Night guard has actually improved the quality of my sleep.

[@nadiacinque]

We should be make aware: Nightguards that are made of plastic and related substances can contain phthalates in various forms to make sure that they are durable and robust. Unfortunately, the effect of these substances on human beings is not well understood and requires further research. phthalates Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, and exposure to phthalates has been linked to breast cancer, developmental issues, decreased fertility, obesity and asthma. It's these germs that can be found on night guards which can lead to sore throats, nausea, colds, flu, chest infections and even asthma, strep and staph infections. Just to top it all off, your night guard also has the potential to be a reservoir for bacteria that can cause gum infections and promote tooth decay.

[@candypilot]

New viewer and subscriber here! Love your content. Been thinking about getting a custom made retailer for my tmj problem! I can literally make a ‘dub-step’ song with my terrible teeth grinding during sleeping. It’s getting worse. Anyway love your dubstep music at the end :) love from London!

[@TheRealMrs.Bigelow]

Any thoughts on the mail on night guard companies? They send you a mold and you mail it in and they’ll send back a night guard.

[@keyboardtek]

Will a night guard keep the mouth closed at night? When I roll onto my back in the middle of sleep my mouth opens. I have been using tape but wondered if the mouth guard is a better way to keep the jaw closed. Also since any injury to my gums will create a canker sore, will a night guard rub on the gums and maybe irritate the gums?

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

An occlusal splint might

[@DavidCarroll-t5g]

The over-fill tray at dentist brings gag reflex, leading to problems. What about this?