Review on DenTek Professional-Fit Dental Guard: Maximum Protection for Teeth Grinding - 1 Count by Lischelle Ward

I have been using this product for over a decade now and it just keeps getting better with every improvement. My first mouthguard was custom made by my dentist for a lot of money ($100 I remember) and lasted maybe a year. I decided it was too expensive so I bought one of these for around $20. Now I can use them for over a year before they wear out. They nestle snugly against the body and do not interfere with sleep at all. The molding will eventually detach from the flexible plastic outer protector, but that process takes months and you can still use it until it detaches completely. The key is to brush it thoroughly every time you brush your teeth to keep it clean and hygienic. You can ignore the "do not wear for more than 6 months" advice unless you have specific dental problems. I have nothing but bruxism (teeth grinding). A piece of advice: before you heat a new mouthguard and fit it into your teeth, practice a few times to make sure you line it up correctly. I warm it up in water on the stovetop rather than in the microwave simply because I trust it more. Second tip: once you've properly heated the mouthguard (following all instructions) and ready to put it in your mouth, don't bite too hard and also leave some space in front of your front teeth to allow some of the silicone to drain and stay there , when you press on the bite. If you bite too hard you will hit the flexible plastic outer shield, weakening the bond between the silicone and the outer shield, significantly reducing the life of your mouthguard. Remember that most of the grinding and wear comes from your back teeth, so you need a little more "cushioning" in the back than the front, so consider biting down with more pressure on your front teeth than your back teeth . I know it sounds weird, but practice a little and you'll see what I mean. Third tip: After biting into a new mouthguard, keep biting until the instructions tell you to let go and very slowly remove the mouthguard. keep away from teeth. It will want to stick at first and you don't have to rip off the crowns when removing it. If necessary, rinse your mouth with a little water and then remove the mouthguard from your teeth. If something doesn't work the first time, you can try again, but the mouthguard probably won't last as long or won't fit at all. and this is how it will work the first time! Exercise!