I was told by my dentist that a mouth guard would have run me a couple hundred dollars if I got it molded through them...yeah, no thanks. Surprisingly, this came up as a Prime Deal not too long afterwards so I snatched it up as quickly as possible.
The item came with a DVD tutorial (I wondered why they didn't opt for a YouTube video link) to guide you through the process of molding the guard to your teeth. I would definitely recommend watching it so you don't totally blow it, but here's an abbreviated list of what you'll need to do:
1. Lightly boil some water and let it cool slightly.
2. Drop the guard (one piece at a time) into the hot water.
3. Use a wooden spoon to scoop the guard of the hot water and shake off any hot water.
4. Grab the guard and place it on the row of teeth you are molding. Use the indention on the center of the guard to line it up with the center of your row of teeth.
5. Once it is in your mouth, close your mouth and begin to suck in--almost as if there is food stuck on your teeth that you're trying to remove without a toothpick. Also, while you're doing that, press down your lips towards your teeth to give it an extra help to mold to the front of your teeth. Use your tongue to get inside in place.
6. Keep the guard in your mouth until you feel it firm up. It'll probably take a minute or so to set.
To be honest, it was slightly tricky to get it to perfectly set comfortably on my teeth. But don't worry--if you don't get it the first time you can always try to reset it by dunking the pieces back into the hot water. By the 2nd (or 3rd) it should be pretty easy to get it exactly the way you want.
I love these! I cannot express how much I love these. They have saved me so much money it's ridiculous.
I originally ordered these for my husband. He grinds his teeth at night and it is seriously so loud and annoying that I wake him up and make him move to the guest room. I'm honestly surprised he hasn't cracked a molar.
So anyway, we started by getting him the mouth guards that you use for sports. It takes him about a motto completely chew through those. I wasn't kidding. He grinds with a purpose. I recently bought a water flosser through this company and their customer service was outstanding, so I thought we would give their mouth guards a try.
When they arrived, there were two sizes in the box, instructions on how to mold them to your teeth, and a case to put it in when it wasn't in your mouth. This was a nice addition since looking at a chewed up mouth guard every morning isn't my idea of sexy.
We followed the directions, molded the larger one to his teeth, and took it for a spin. Blessed silence all night long! They are pretty heavy duty material, as well. It's been a few weeks and he's nowhere near chewed through it.
But there's more! This is the part where the money savings came in. I have periodontal disease. My gums have bacteria in them and my dentist wants to treat it aggressively. One of my treatment recommendations is fluoride gel in custom molded trays. I made the appointment for the impressions for the trays and then casually asked how much it was going to cost. I won't quote my price here but let's just say I could use that money to take a nice weekend vacation. Nope. I found out what fluoride gel he was using and I bought it at a dental supply company for less than the price of a cheeseburger. I put it in these trays every night and it works perfectly! Even my dentist is pleased with how well I'm progressing.
I have also used them to hold teeth whitening gel. Another bonus! I love these things.
I am a horrible nighttime grinder and I needed something to keep me from doing it. The last few days I could barely eat from grinding so much. I can't wait to try this out! I Messed my first guard up and it shrunk to a very small size. Just Make sure the water isn't to hot but other than that my second guard I was able to fit properly and it fits perfectly in my mouth. I can speak with it in and it doesn't fall out! Definitely love this and it beats paying $300 for one from my dentist! Can't wait to use it tonight!
I have never purchased this type of product before. It was my dentist's recommendation that I try this 'commercial' option before investing in a custom made dental guard.
At first, I was slightly intimidated as I read the directions. However once I began the process it was easier to follow.( I didn't view the CD).
I did find that I needed to Very Slightly trim the rear edges as I have a smaller shaped mouth. After this adjustment and restarting the process, the fit was much better. The boiling process allows the guard to easily mold.
I have only used this product for two nights so far. It has been easier to tolerate than I expected. However, I am aware that I am clenching the guard - more so than I was aware of how much I clenched my teeth. I think A longer transition time should help.
I have made a commitment to continue to try to use this guard and hope that I will experience the benefits of using this product.
Feature Product
- 🛡️ HAVING AN AMAZING NIGHT GUARD ISN'T EXPENSIVE - You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars at the dentist for a night guard you might lose. Our FDA approved & BPA free mouth guard gives you the same soothing relief at an unbeatable price.
- 🛡️ EASY TO MOLD FOR ANY MOUTH - Using nothing but water you can effortlessly mold the mouthpiece to fit your unique mouth. No matter the situation, you'll always have the perfect fit.
- 🛡️ SLEEP LIKE A BABY - The perfectly molded night guard will stay snug in your mouth keeping your symptoms from acting up. Effective at getting rid of migraines, grinding & snoring giving you the most comfortable sleep of your life.
- 🛡️ YOU WON'T EVEN FEEL IT IN YOUR MOUTH - The mouth guard isn't thick, letting it sit pleasantly in your mouth. There's no extra material; eliminating the feeling of overwhelming bulkiness & irritation on sensitive gums.
- 🛡️ PAIR IT WITH WHITENING PRODUCTS FOR DUAL DUTY - You can use your favorite whitening gel with your mouthguard to have a secure and stable foundation. A suitable alternative when trays are not an option.
Description
Get a Mouth Guard That Sits Comfortably, Eases Symptoms & Performs to It's Best Every Day Whether you're out competing or just want to get a good night's sleep, your mouth guard is an important investment. You'll have it in your mouth for hours during moments that matter. And you know how difficult it is to go to sleep with a night guard that's incredibly uncomfortable. The plastic tugs away at your gums making you wake up at all hours of the night. Here at Dental Duty, we've got your solution. A moldable mouth guard that doesn't cost hundreds & gives you the same relief day in and day out. You'll marvel at how snug your fit is, securing the guard in your mouth and not letting go whether its practice or deep slumber.
I have a small mouth and it took me a while to get the tray fitted. I re-heated it way more times than the directions said to because I couldn't get it shaped quickly enough before it cooled. It was really thick on the roof of my mouth, but it hurt to press as hard as I needed to thin it out, so I just heated it and pressed it between my thumb and forefinger to thin out that part and then cut away the middle sections that overlapped. Basically, I just kept at it until all the areas were thin enough to be comfortable. I kept pressing the front of my teeth, because I wanted to be able to close my mouth all the way. The only part I didn't thin much was the bottoms of my teeth where I bite down.
I have to say that it really has helped eliminate the headaches I was getting from grinding/clenching all night. My teeth always feel a little funny when I first take it out in the morning, but that goes away after 15 minutes or so. I am really pleased with these. I've tried different home-guards over the years, but they never worked for me and I've never been able to afford $500+ for one from the dentist. This has been a great product so far.
I bought this product because my dentist said I was grinding my teeth and the wear on them was substantial. After looking at several similar products I decided to go with Dental Duty. I am glad that I did! This product is excellent. It comes with a DVD that demonstrates how to mold the guards to your teeth. There are two sizes of guards included (4 pcs. all together) and a storage box for your guard. The molding process was super easy and the fit is amazing. This product costs $20 versus the $500 my dentist was going to charge. I'm happy!
Easy to mold just take your time. I do not recommend putting it in water that's in a full boil, because it will be to soft to mold right, It'll mold like a sports mouth piece, you don't want that, you want the bottom of the mouthpiece to still have a smooth bottom,I dipped it into an almost rolling boil for about 15 seconds and bite into it pushing it up into my teeth with my fingers while creating suction by sucking, I did this 3 or 4 times and it molded perfectly to my wife's upper mouth,( I would recommend testing it out with the spare mouthpiece to get a feel for it). its been a few nights now and she absolutely loves it.
It is simple to follow the directions for molding the mouth piece.
When it says it shrinks when heated it does. I chose to use the small one first as it was large enough to cover all my teeth. After molding the back teeth were not covered. But it still serves it's designed purpose. Next time I'll use the larger one.
Dentist was suggesting she would have to fit me for a bite guard because I reportedly grind my teeth at night. While I have excellent dental insurance, none of it would be covered so I looked for alternatives on my own that wouldn't cost me hundreds of dollars. Well I came across THIS and I couldn't be happier! It was extremely easy to make my own, custom-molded bite guard. And for just $20! In fact, I made TWO; one for primary use and a second as a back-up guard. Very, very pleased.
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