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| The Doctor's NightGuard Dental Protector for Night Time Teeth Grinding, Large, 1 each | 
 enlarge | Brand: Dental Concepts
Discount Category: Health And Beauty
This item is no longer available
Customer Ratings:  12 comments
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (pounds): 0.1
Dimensions (inch): 6.2 x 3.8 x 1.6
UPC: 042037789121
EAN: 0042037789121
Release Date: August 11, 2006
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 Can't get much better, for the price! September 18, 2007
2 out of 5 found this comment useful.
My first night guard was the really expensive one from the dentist. It mysteriously disappeared one morning and I used a thicker, old-school whitening tray, until I could think of something else, because the one from the dentist just wouldn't stay in, so I didn't want to replace it. I later discovered the Doctor's Nightguard The Doctor's NightGuard Dental Protector for Night Time Teeth Grinding, Medium, 1 each and perfected how to make it fit me the best. They've since redesigned and I don't like the new design as muchDoctors Nightguard Mouth Piece, Small - 1 Ea (ends up a bit bulkier feeling and less customizable), but I definitely prefer it to Splintek's.
I tried the Splintek Sleep Right night guard and it is completely flimsy. I could barely keep it in while conscious, so I know it won't stay in long, once I'm asleep. The thin part in the front has no rigidity of its own(as it appears to in the photo) and just flops around. There is nothing to prevent this from slipping to the outsides of my teeth, out of place, or just out of my mouth. It's possible this might be good for someone who needs to prevent clenching when awake, but, like I said, it doesn't just stay in place--it takes some actual effort to keep it there.
A better choice, in my opinion, is the Doctor's Nightguard, which sells for around $25 all over the internet. I've bought it at Walgreen's for $24.99. It comes in 3 different sizes. It took me bit of practice to get it right, but the company will mail you a new one if you mess yours up. I've seen some bad reviews for it--someone was appalled at the idea of sticking a boiling hot piece of rubber/plastic in their mouth and said they couldn't make much of an impression, but I follow the boiling instructions exactly and, surprisingly enough, that one second in cold water(after boiling, per the instructions) makes it more tolerable to me than Latte or a cup of tea(which I can't handle hot).
Some tricks to help in making it...I pull off the blue thing(on the older one) and throw it out, before I start. I just have to be extra careful to not bite using my teeth or I would bite right through while it's warm. I use my fingers to help form and also create suction using my mouth to form the sides. Then, if there's a lot of extra, I trim a bit and reboil for another 30 or 40 seconds, cool for one second by dunking in cold water and put it back in and create suction using my mouth and tongue to really form it to my teeth. This might all sound really strange and complicated, but, in all, the whole process takes me about 15 minutes and I do it about every 6-8 months, when I chew through one.
My husband prefers the somewhat bulky appearance of the night guard to the "horrendous" sound that my grinding makes(I have to believe him because I've never heard myself). Plus, I put it on after the lights are out and I'm ready to drift off--it's like a pacifier. It always stays in place, all night--no more headaches. I would highly recommend the Doctor's Nightguard!
Best Dental Grinding Guard I Ever Used August 2, 2007
I couldn't use the guard from my dentist - too easy to swallow. The Drs. Nightguard was easy to fit if you follow instructions, and it held in place 100% of the time. I just stored it in water with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide when not in use. If I had had this product 10 years ago, I could have saved myself so much dental work and bills. I'm sold and am ordering one for my fiancee as well. Totally an A+ product that functioned exactly as advertised. Dip in hot water, then in cold water, then mold to your upper teeth. Easy!
 Didnt help for me... May 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this comment useful.
This mouth guard is quite bulky, and is too uncomfortable to sleep with. The fitting instructions are ok, and I had a good fit at first, but after dipping the piece into cold water, the material contracted slightly making it exert noticeable pressure on my teeth when wearing it. I reboiled it and this time let it cool slowly after fitting, and it feels better, but I have a hard time keeping it from falling out... I think im going to purchase something with a different design (even if they are more expensive).
 Not perfect but great if you do it right April 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this comment useful.
I'm not sure why the complaints about this product, it's easily trimable and if you do it correctly, forms a very good fit. For the money, you can't beat it. Read the sizing info and get the correct one, though medium and large both work for me at 5'6".
I've been using them as an alternative to expensive doctor's items for several years now with no complaints. Then again, it's all I've ever used so maybe I don't know better. ;-)
Better than paying 400 + at the dentists office January 22, 2007
7 out of 7 found this comment useful.
I do not have joint problems - just teeth grinding so getting the $400 custom fit seemed a bit absurd - the other reviewers apparently did not read the directions or the manufacturer has modified the directions to account for their concerns - dipping the mold in cold water for one second eliminates the "scalding" problem and using your fingers to mold the product and "sucking" in as directed really helps shape the mold to fit your teeth and the shape of your mouth. I also followed the directions and trimmed the mold before boiling in hot water so it did not go beyond where my teeth are (wisdom teeth gone). It took no time at all for me to get use to the mold - No real complaints other than I grind my teeth in the first place - and thus need something like this.
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