Bruxism night guard

[BoomersRock]

Periodontist suggests night guard due to grinding (am 65, been told there is evidence of tooth grinding forever). Recently developed loose bottom front tooth. Wants to put a splint on that. Currently using a full face mask.

Ok to use a mouth guard with my mask?

[Kitatonic]

Definitely get the guard to stabile your teeth. My guard is thin like an Invisalign brace. I have not noticed any difference wearing either the pillows or the nasal mask with my guard. You could take your mask in so your dentist can easily see that the guard would not interfere.

[SleepingUgly]

A nightguard on your upper teeth should be OK, but I don't know about using a FFM with a loose bottom tooth. I don't know what a "splint" on a loose tooth is, though. FFMs tend to put some pressure on the bottom teeth...

[n0hardmask]

A nightguard on your upper teeth should be OK, but I don't know about using a FFM with a loose bottom tooth. I don't know what a "splint" on a loose tooth is, though. FFMs tend to put some pressure on the bottom teeth...

BoomersRock,
Both above posts are right on; I have been using Brux guard since before xPAP. Unfortunately, I seem to have broken a second tooth recently.
You might think about using the cheap boil-n-bite ones until your permanent one is made; and ask your dentist about using something on the bottom, along with the permanent guard on the top... I got a dual-material one from the dentist- the inside is softer than the hard outside. Makes is a bit more cushioned, but has a downside of being more stain prone.

[cflame1]

I use a bite guard on my bottom teeth... no issues.

It was made by my dentist.

[herefishy]

I wear a $3 cushion on my teeth, and my dentist wants me to get a $400 night guard. Anyone know what the difference is, besides $397?

[janet444]

Ugh, I HATE using my mouth guard. Been on CPAP a week and finding it easier to adjust to than the night guard. I plan to wait until I'm fully adjusted to CPAP to put the night guard back on and try that again. I was hoping that CPAP would take care of the bruxism, since it is a symptom of sleep apnea. I don't get why they are related. Oh well, wishful thinking.

I have a custom made expensive night guard. But I hate it and don't use it, which is a shame. It will be shaped to your own teeth. Maybe it's probably worth it to try an inexpensive one first. I wish I knew more about why we should spend so much on a night guard. I just trusted my dentist and she is a very good dentist. If only I actually used it, I'm sure it would be worth all that $$$.

Janet

[Kitatonic]

Jane444, I would take that guard back to your dentist as I suspect it could be made more comfortable. In the 8 years, I've worn the guard, it has been adjusted a few times at no charge since it only takes a few minutes. I could not tolerate that bulky boil and bite guard at all.

Before this guard, I spent over 8k with chipped teeth and loosen crowns. Bruxism can be related to the stress of not getting oxygen during the night, and clenching teeth, not sure I still need it, but I'm reluctant to take a chance. When I need a new guard, I might consider the Tap Pap mask.

[janet444]

Thanks, Kitatonic. I hate having to do that, but you're right. I should let her know that it's not comfortable.

[BoomersRock]

I think my lose bottom front tooth is about gum recession rather than grinding my teeth. I have never broken a tooth or lost a crown (most of my rear molars). And think the FFM would take care of any jaw movements. I am having a crown redone because one of my molars has a rough spot that cannot be fixed..is this because of grinding? I just wondered if it was more about uneven, non-meshing bite. think I will forgo the bite guard for now.