Night Guard for Bruxism

Soft Night Guard: most used for mild or occasional cases, not for severe teeth grinders.

Pros:

• Most comfortable fit
• Most adaptable
• Usually, lower cost

Cons:

• Some people unintentionally clench or chew on the soft material
• Not as durable
• Most warranties are only 6 months or less due to the limited life spam
• Not a long-term solution

Dual Laminate Night Guards: this is more commonly used for moderate to severe teeth

grinders and are soft on the inside and hard on the outside.

Pros:

• Handles heavy clenching and grinding
• Longer lasting
• Usually, a longer warranty than soft guards

Cons:

• Tend to be thicker than other guards
• Harder to adjust

Hard Night Guards: made from acrylic and are extremely rigid but durable and used in severe cases of teeth grinding as well as TMJ.

Pros:

• Most durable
• Prevents teeth from shifting
• Usually, longest warrant

Cons:

• Thicker than soft night guards
• More uncomfortable than others
• Need to be ordered directly from a dentist
• Difficult to get used to
• Can be more expensive than others