OVERVIEW Night guards are aligner-like trays that fit on either your upper or lower teeth to protect your teeth, gums, and jaws from the effects of teeth grinding. It protects against the damaging effects of bruxism. They are available in three types: Soft Night Guard, Hard Night Guard Easy Bite (Erkoloc Pro) FEATURES Hard night guards are very durable and are made from hard acrylic material. This could be considered by a person with extreme clenching. Soft night guard is considered for first time users and those with minor or moderate clenching habits. The soft night guard is usually quite comfortable, economical and may satisfactorily treat the condition. A third alternative combines both the comfort of the soft guard and the durability of the hard acrylic. The interior of the night guard is made from a soft material for maximum comfort and adaptability while the exterior is a hard acrylic. for the moderate night-time clenchers, the Easybite seems to offer the best in comfort and durability.

Night Guard

Night guards are retainer like appliances that cover the upper or lower teeth. They are also called occlusal guards, dental guards, bite splints, or nocturnal bite plates. They are popular treatment options for sleep bruxism, commonly known as night grinding.Night guards cushion your teeth from the force of clenching and prevents the teeth from contacting each other during bruxism. preventing damaged teeth and inflamed gums.

They are available in three types:

1.      Soft Night Guard

·         Considered for first-time users and those with minor or moderate clenching habits

·         Comfortable and economical

·         Made of flexible thermoplastic sheets

·         Available in different thicknesses

 

2.         Hard Night Guard

·         Durable

·         Made from hard thermoforming discs.

·         Indicated for severe bruxism.

·         A person with extreme clenching could consider this

·         Available in different thicknesses.

 

3.      Easy Bite

·         Combines both the soft guard's comfort and the hard acrylic's durability.

·         interior is soft for maximum adaptability and comfort

·         exterior is hard

·         Available in different colours: blue, green, pink and transparent.

·         Offers the best comfort and durability.

·         Available in various thickness ranging from 1mm to 5mm.