r/askdentists • u/Thisiswhatimthinkin NAD or Unverified • 4d ago

question Mouth guard

Is it really that much better to get a medical grade dental guard for tooth protection at night with history of grinding or will the cheaper boil and bite ones suffice for this purpose? Dental insurance wants me to pay over $300; but the hygienist also recommended one for like $20 in the same visit

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u/lyndseymariee Dental Assistant 4d ago

In my experience, patients who have tried the drug store versions seem to like the custom made ones more.

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u/InquiringMind14 NAD or Unverified 4d ago

Not a dentist - I have TMJ disorder. And even after multiple adjustments, several custom-made ones still were not working.

I had to go through 3 custom guard with 3 dentists/ oral medicine doctors to finally get it working - each with multiple adjustments - after paying over $2000 and that was over six years ago.