DenTek Comfort-Fit Dental Guard, Mouth Guard for Grinding Teeth at Night, Pack of 2 Guards & 1 Storage Case

I have purchased several of these over the years. I cannot sleep without it. It costs a fraction of the price of the one that my dentist made for me ($200) and it is a LOT more comfortable. The custom one made by my dentist lasted a little longer, for sure, but I don't mind buying these with some frequency. They last me 6 to 8 months - you get 2 pairs, I keep one at home and one in my travel bag. I tried MANY other brands of "disposable" guards, but this is the one that fits me the best and it's the most comfortable.

JAW PAIN AND CLENCHING. I've struggled with TMD (TMJ) for a few years now, and the disorder is absolutely miserable and unrelenting. Sometimes, I cry at night and feel miserable and hopeless about it because there was nothing that helped. I was stuck! The Dentek device now gives me something to try that works better than everything else, and I have literally spent $100s of US dollars on multiple other devices and remedies. The jaw muscle is incredibly strong. No one realizes this until you have a problem. When my jaw acts up, there's nothing I can do to relax it. My symptoms get really bad, my jaw starts clicking, my jaw won't stop clenching, and it's painful to eat and talk, the night brace helps keep my back teeth apart offering me some relief. DESCRIPTION. It's lower profile (thinner) with two small T-shaped shields that position between your back teeth. TIP: I don't put it on my back teeth because of my gag reflex. Then, there's about a 3 inch adjustable band that connects the two shield pieces. This piece has a flatter profile against your teeth. It fits into the top of the shield pieces. It clicks 4-5 spots into the shield pieces on each side so you can get the perfect fit for your sized mouth/teeth. While the shields go between your back teeth, the connecting band goes on the front of your upper teeth. EASY TO USE. The device is straight forward and simple to use. There is nothing to boil and shape. There is nothing to trim. It's ready to go when you open it. Obviously, clean it before putting in your mouth is important. All you have to do is put it in your mouth. The big parts that look like shields go between your back teeth. The thin connector goes in front of your upper teeth. If it doesn't fit perfectly, take it out and make it bigger or smaller. Then, try it again until it's customized to your unique mouth. STORAGE BOX. It comes with a storage box for daytime storage. However, when your jaw gets bad, you can pull it out for daytime wear to give your clenched jaw some relief. Rinse the device and box daily. Actually, the storage box is also pretty clever too. It has holes in the top and bottom to dry everything out. It has some internal slats on the bottom of the container to keep the device from laying flat in the box. This helps prevent bacterial growth, and as a nurse I really like that. GETTING USED TO IT. Because of my gag reflex, and I just don't like weird devices in my mouth. So, I didn't like it at first. I had to try it a few nights to get used to it. TIP: I would try it out for a few hours every evening after dinner to get used to it. Put it in after dinner when you're watching TV or reading so you're distracted and not obsessing about something new being in your mouth. If that trial goes well, try it overnight. Honestly, there's nothing else that works better to give your back teeth clenching relief from the incessant pain and pressure. If you are desperate and tried everything else like me, give this Dentek device a try. OTHER DEVICES. For $25, it's more expensive than others. The other appliances out there are good ideas, but are way too thick and trigger my gag reflex. They fill my mouth with thick plastic, when I just needed help on my back teeth. Also, some are so thick and awkward, they made my bite even worse. I don't need a device to make my bite worse, I have enough troubles. RECOMMENDATION. All mouth appliances feel weird in your mouth, but if you must use something, Dektek Mouth Guard is definitely the best! Believe me, I have tried a lot of them. All good ideas, but way too bulky. Some other devices even made my problems worse. But this device is the lowest profile out there while still being safe so you don't choke on it. It is a really smart device. I would highly recommend it for relief from devastating jaw pain and tension!

I have had tmj for a long time. When my ent doc recommended buying a night guard off of Amazon I didn’t love the idea lol. But as she had said it’s cheaper than having to get one from a dentist and pay 300 for it. I tried soo many and I didn’t like the bigger ones you have to mold because they tend to be too tight and uncomfortable and they end up hurting my mouth and jaw. I found this one and I love that it’s a more loose fit. And it definitely beats waking up to my jaw locking up every morning so it’s a win for me. My only complaint is these say they last 6 months. They don’t. I grind bad at night and go through 2 a month. Sometimes 3. But it’s still worth it though especially since it’s provides comfort and relief.

UPDATE: I had to massively downgrade my review, unfortunately. The product might be good for some but it actually caused me a huge problem. After several days of wearing the guard I noticed I couldn’t open my mouth as wide as normally. Today I can’t open it beyond a straw. Saw my dentist and he said he’s never seen this from a guard but my jaw is locked in the closed position. I won’t go into medical details to determine that’s what it is but that’s what it is. Had to take an X-ray to confirm. So for me this is not a product I can recommend. I’m sure it’s fine for others. But I thought I’d share my experience so others know. Oh and there’s no knowing when/if this will end. I might need a TMJ specialist. Hoping it doesn’t come to that. I broke a molar the other week and the pain was beyond excruciating. When people would reply “oh you have a toothache?” I would burst into tears. I’ve have major surgeries in my life but nothing compared to this broken tooth/nerve pain. I honestly live in fear of it happening again. When I finally got a dentist to remove it (not at all as easy as you would think) he said it happened bc I grind my teeth at night and finally the tooth cracked. If I’d worn a mouth guard it probably wouldn’t have gotten to this point and he said my dentist did me dirty by not insisting I get a mouth guard 10 years ago. Honestly if he’d said to me you are going to break your teeth and it’s going to be excruciating and expensive I would have done something. I stupidly thought it was just cosmetic and they would wear unevenly. I go to the dentist every 6 months without fail so I assumed he would see any problems. Anyway in the meantime I bought a guard that you stick in warm water and fit to your mouth. After maybe a week I was waking up with cuts in my mouth. I guess at night I’m doing all sorts of weird mouth stuff and the guard was making things worse. Well the day after I got my broken tooth removed (it could not be saved; RIP molar 31) I bought this mouth guard. A friend recommended it and then my new dentist recommended it. I read reviews that people are afraid they will swallow it so I wasn’t sure what to expect. After maybe an hour of getting used to it I forgot it was even there. It didn’t move an inch during the night. I don’t know how I could swallow it. Not saying it can’t happen but. Maybe if you sleep on your back and have an active tongue??? I don’t know but I’m not concerned about it. Still in the early stages but I’m really hopeful. Please, people, protect your teeth!

Great! These are amazing, SUPER comfortable, adjustable I’ve tried a few nightguards to stop teeth grinding and these are by far above and beyond the best. Not much noticeable once in

Ivebeen using these for over 15 years and I couldn't be happier. I had one made by my dentist years ago at the cost of €400. It quickly went into the trash.

PACCO ARRIVATO CON MOLTO RITARDO, MA L'AZIENDA SI E' FATTA CARICO DEL DISGUIDO

First time needing or purchasing a night guard and I could not be more pleased with this purchase, and this product. I’m currently in the middle of some dental work so I was hesitant to invest in a guard that would be useless after each dental procedure. Obviously this guard doesn’t offer a perfect snug fit since it’s not one that you can heat and mold, but for my current situation, this is absolutely perfect.

Excelente producto, muy durable, no guarda olores y cómodo para dormir. Se puede ajustar a diferentes tamaños. Una buena opción si no cuentas con guardas a tu medida.