What is Night Guard?
Category: Equipment
See also: Mouthguard
A night guard is a dental device worn for the protection of the teeth and jaw from the detrimental effects of nighttime teeth grinding. It consists of a moldable plastic mouth guard that comfortably fits over the upper teeth.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth grinding (bruxism) | 14 | 6 | |
| TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain | 10 | 2 | |
| Temporomandibular joint syndrome | 8 | 2 | |
| Biting inner cheek | 2 | 2 | |
| Jaw clenching | 2 | 0 | |
| Biting inner lip | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 5 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Night Guard
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hypersensitive gag reflex | 1 | |
| Sinus congestion | 1 | |
| Teeth grinding (bruxism) | 1 | |
| Toothache | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Night Guard
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | |
| Expense | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Night Guard
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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