Unsurprisingly, the same forces are at work making your dental guard smell bad as those behind that old standby, halitosis – a.k.a. bad breath. Let's talk a little bit about what's going on inside your mouth and the ways that you can protect your guard, just as you would your teeth and your overall oral health.
Personal preference can play a huge part in your ongoing comfort and ability to maintain a healthy routine of wearing your dental guard on a regular basis. It is important, then, to consider both your own comfort as well as other factors when choosing the thickness of your guard.
If you grind your teeth and you are just beginning to research treatments, you may have read or heard a number of myths about the condition of bruxism that are either partially true or completely incorrect. Here’s a quick rundown of common misconceptions!
For most dental guard wearers, the most important focus of their treatment happens at night, when they wear their guards while sleeping to prevent grinding and clenching they are unaware of. That said, there are plenty of reasons to wear a guard during the daytime...
There are types of mouth guards that can be purchased over the counter from major retailers, sometimes as low as under $10. However, these are not professional grade, custom-fit night guards, and are not always designed for treating bruxism and other health issues caused by grinding your teeth.