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Do I Need A Teeth Protector?

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proposes Do you feel your teeth being constantly clenched mostly while sleeping?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you feel your teeth being constantly clenched mostly while sleeping?

Have you currently noticed your enamel worn out?

Do you have one or more ceramic crowns including veneers?

Have you experienced regular headaches?

Do you have one or more newly placed fillings or ceramic inlays?

Have you currently experienced teeth whitening?

Are you doing some kind of sports that lead to teeth damages?

Common conclusions

It is unlikely you need a teeth protector. This guard is used to protect teeth from cracking or enamel from tearing, especially at night when some individuals clench their teeth due to emotional or jaw joint disharmony.

Based on your answers, you are at a mild need of a teeth protector. Night guard is recommended to those individuals who face morning headaches or jaw joint pain. Such trays prevent different teeth damages caused by teeth clenching. It can be also helpful to those who play sports. Moreover, it can be used during orthodontic treatment on braces to protect brace clips from damage. Schedule a visit to your dentist for further examination and making an individual mouth guard.

Based on your answers, you are at a moderate need of a teeth protector. The main purpose of this tray is to decrease grinding and clenching your teeth, especially while sleeping. This can protect your teeth from excessive pressure and help your jaw joint feel more relaxed. If you noticed teeth grinding and have placed ceramic crowns they should be protected from cracking as well. Such trays are good for home teeth whitening when you are set to make peroxide gel applications after professional teeth bleaching. Moreover, it can be used during orthodontic treatment on braces to protect brace clips from damage. Schedule a visit to your dentist for further examination and making an individual mouth guard.

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