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| martin |
 Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:16 am |
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I've had two cracked molars so far, in my lower-left jaw. They *may*
be due to night-time clenching, or they could simply be because of the
very large occlusal fillings they had before they cracked. However, on
the off-chance that it may be due to clenching, I'm anxious to protect
my teeth during the night.
The problem is, I've no idea whether I *do* clench at night, as I live
alone, and the 'nightguard of choice' - the NTI-SS - is way beyond
what I can afford. In fact, I really can't afford a nightguard fitted
by a dentist.
So I was thinking of one of those over-the-counter models, like the
Doctor's Nightguard.
I know that some people here don't think an all-coverage nightguard
will discourage clenching, but will it protect the teeth from fracture
even if I do go on clenching at night (presuming I'm doing so in the
first place)?
I also thought such a nightguard would at least supply evidence of
whether I was clenching in my sleep - presumably, if I am, there'll be
teethmarks showing up on it after a few nights?
So I'd welcome an opinion here - is this a good way of protecting my
teeth against fracture ? |
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| Dartos |
| Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:35 pm |
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martin wrote:
Quote: So I'd welcome an opinion here - is this a good way of protecting my
teeth against fracture ?
Probably better than nothing.
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