DenTek Comfort-Fit Dental Guard For Nighttime Teeth Grinding, Comfort-Fit Guard, 2 count(Pack of 1)

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 just got this yesterday. And I live it! I clinch really hard so I needed something durable and something that didn't just transfer the pressure to another part of my mouth.When I first put it on, the plastic piece that connects each side felt weird. I adjusted it over and over.Some times the band in front felt loose. Some times the pad felt like it was bumping my lower gum. I finally looked in a mirror and saw it was on my molars. The connector was fine and I determined to just leave it alone and went to sleep.And I slept!!!This morning I woke up without an achy jaw and head muscles.Even though my grandkids got in my bed in the middle of the night, it was still one of the most restful nights in ages. I didn't know my jaw was interfering so much.I previously tried a full mouth guard. The pressure from my jaw was transferred to my front teeth and I felt like my front teeth were being pushed forward all night. I don't remember if My jaw felt any better, but he'll in the jaw was counter acted by pain in the front of my mouth. Plus I think I would have eventually gnawed through that plastic.This seems like a very durable material. The plastic is solid, but gives enough to be comfortable when I bite. It rests against both to and bottom teeth making it comfortable.An plus, you can talk and drink water with it in, no problem!If it falls apart in a few weeks I will update my review, but for now I'm 100% recommending this. (oh, and it's much less expensive than most other guards)

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.