Hard Night Guard Hard night guards are made to be the strongest and most durable type of night guard available. Depending on the chosen thickness, a 3mm thick hard night guard is designed for patients who grind their teeth on a regular nightly basis.
Are hard or soft night guards better?
Night guards must be hard. Hard night guards allow the lower teeth to slide around freely when the lower jaw is in motion. Soft night guards protect teeth but can lead to even worse symptoms in the muscles and joints as a result of these muscles working more and not less.
What thickness night guard should I get?
between 1 and 3 mm thick
What should I look for in a night guard?
Night guards are typically made of a soft yet durable material, such as silicone or plastic. This material can be molded to fit over the teeth comfortably, preventing the teeth from grinding. Using a night guard can help manage symptoms like: Irritated or sensitive gums.
What material are night guards made of?
Since night guards are normally made from a hard, durable, heat-cured plastic, it is understandable that patients will have questions. These night guards can also be made in regular and softer acrylic-based materials to increase patient comfort levels and compliance.
Are mouthguards safe plastic?
Athletes will definitely want to stop sucking on mouthguards made of either PVC or polycarbonate. You'd be better off with one made from safer ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or inert silicone. Make sure yours is made of polypropylene and/or EVA, like the SleepRight No Boil Dental Guard.
What material is a mouth guards?
ethylene vinyl acetate
Are night guards BPA free?
Are Night Guards BPA Free? Night guards produced in dental laboratories do not contain BPA and it is not used in any modern dental materials. In addition, since 2008, most-over-the counter night guards for bruxism do not use BPA in the manufacturing process, and it should be labeled as such on the package.
Are mouthguards BPA free?
Mouth guards are supplied to your dentist by dental laboratories, which are independent, private businesses. Bennett Napier, co-executive director of the National Association of Dental Laboratories, a trade organization for the industry, says that mouth guards, which are made of acrylic, would not contain BPA.
Are dental mouth guards toxic?
Acrylic appliances produced by professional dental labs undergo curing processes, so there is no risk of toxic exposure. For those individuals concerned about MMA exposure, we would recommend seeking out other alternatives different from our dental night guards.
What type of plastic are mouthguards made of?
They're generally polymers made of something called methyl methacrylate (aka PMMA), which is also found in plexiglass, acrylic paint, bone cements and butt implants.
Are night guards safe to use?
Night guards can protect the teeth from significant damage, and may be a recommended treatment for bruxism. However, those who grind or clench the teeth at night should be screened for sleep apnea before being fitted for a night guard.
Can mouthguard damage teeth?
If you use a mouthguard properly, then it should actually protect your gums, rather than damage them. If, however, you use a dirty, damaged or ill-fitting mouthguard then you could actually be damaging your gums.
Is it bad to wear a night guard every night?
Often, deep grooves will eventually form in the night guard from the force of the grinding. The night guard prevents this same force from causing damage to the teeth. Without a night guard, enamel can be worn down excessively, leading to tooth sensitivity.