A custom-fit night guard is a type of guard that is prescribed and created by a dental professional. These devices are highly personalized and can be adjusted depending on the thickness level your teeth grinding habit requires in order to protect your smile. A custom-made mouthguard is designed for patient comfort, and they also prevent soreness, headaches, and jaw pain associated with Bruxism
Over-the-counter Night guards are very similar to mouthguards used by athletes while playing contact sports. Both types of guards are made of plastic, but while most sports mouthguards are very thick and brittle, store-bought night guards are created out of thinner and more flexible plastic. Store-bought guards are pre-formed u-shaped trays that will cover the entire top row of your teeth in order to prevent upper and lower teeth from grinding together. Generally speaking, this type of night guard is accompanied by a lower price tag; however, the plastic wears down much quicker than the durable materials used to make custom-fit night guards and they do not fit as well.
-Longer life span of 9 months to 5 years
-More durable than soft night guards
-Soft on the inside for comfort
-Hard exterior for durability
-Prevents teeth from shifting with consistent wear
-Custom fit
-Strongest material
-Most durable custom-made option
-Ideal for heavy teeth-grinding habits
-Life span averages between 1-5 years
-Prevents teeth from shifting with consistent wear