Dental Guard SMARTGUARD Elite (2 Guards 1 Travel case) Front Tooth Custom Anti Teeth Grinding Night Guard for Clenching - Dentist Designed - Bruxing Splint Mouth Protector for Relief of Symptoms

This is the second time I’ve repurchased this product and I would say it’s great!! The 2 pack makes it a great value and I will buy again. My only complaint is that it’s a little bit big and I wish they made more than one size as I have a very small mouth so it makes it a little bit uncomfortable. Super easy to mold. Also what I mainly like about this product is that it really helps keep your back teeth from clenching which has helped my tmj so much!

After a year or so of using this guard, I thought it time for a review... I've had this type of guard for years, fitted by a Dentist. After a couple crowns it doesn't fit very well anymore. Cost for replacement is over $500 (at least from my current Dentist). The best part of this style guard is that it fits over the forward teeth only. According to my original Dentist, this is preferred since you naturally won't clench very hard on these teeth. However, when the guard extends to the aft most teeth, it might provide a surface where bruxism (clenching and grinding action) might cause TMD (temproal mandibular disfunction). (Yes, I was taught those words, though I had to do research to recall them.) This guard is not perfect (a little bulky) but I found it easy to get used to, and it performs very well. Plus I have over $550 dollars left in my wallet. Just, don't bite too hard when you are fitting them so that your front teeth bite through. They work either way, but when the front bites through, you are left with an opening the tongue might want to play with.

My dentist really wanted me to use this to keep my back teeth from grinding as they are becoming loose. First one I tried I apparently got it too far back (I do have an overbite so that was probably most natural for me). It rubbed against the bump like thing on the roof of my mouth - it’s not flat on one side. I nearly was in tears putting it in night after night because I was so tender there. So I go visit my dentist to find out what it is that’s going on. He stated I pushed it too far back when forming it to my teeth. It should be farther out. I use the second one, but it folds down during the warming stage in the hot water. I buy a second box. I get it positioned more forward. It seems to fit so I use it night after night. When I take it out in the morning it feels like my jaw “adjusts” and feels “off” for a bit. My jaw is increasingly tender and painful and starts clicking and then starts locking in place and it’s hard to talk and eat without pain and my jaw locking up on me. I return to my dentist who says it is fit appropriately and continue to use and see a chiropractor for my jaw pain. I go to the chiropractor who, even on first adjustment brings some relief. I continue to use the thing at night. I feel my jaw moving every morning. I speak to the chiropractor about my feelings that this is affecting my overbite and holding my jaw in a position that is not natural for it. I tell him I’m going to stop using it. The adjustment goes well though I’m still in quite a bit of pain. I don’t return to the dentist yet because I have a follow up in 2 weeks. I eat only soft foods as chewing is very painful. I talk as little as possible. Next adjustment chiropractor agreed with me that the piece must be affecting my jaw as my mouth position seems much, much better and it took very little adjustment to get it where it needs to be. Now he says wait several days for the next adjustment to give your jaw some time. The first two days after that I thought he was crazy as it was a little better, but still locking up and painful to eat and talk. Another day after that it feels much better. It’s not automatically locking up or clicking as I speak or chew. The pain level has decreased a lot. I’m much more comfortable even though I’m not back to normal. Still not wearing this thing at night now. That’s where I am so far. Chiropractor and dentist appointments are in two days. I plan to talk to my dentist about what this seemed to do with my jaw and my overbite and the extremity of my pain and difficulty in eating even soft foods. I’m still on soft foods right now as too much chewing/biting down is difficult and results in locking up and pain. I’m positive my theory is right. I will update this review after my next appointments and hopefully confirmation of my theory, but my belief is this was the cause of much pain, discomfort and malfunctioning of my jaw. I was a little bit in discomfort before use of this just because I grind my teeth so hard at night but had no feeling of incorrect positioning of my jaw, locking up, grinding sounds, clicking and inability to eat or speak. If you have an overbite very carefully consider your decision to purchase and use this product! I feel it is impossible to fit correctly as your jaw has to move forward to bite it in place on your front teeth to mold it to them to keep it in place as it needs to be. I now have many hours of appointments and dollars as well trying to fix this issue with my jaw. Not to mention two boxes of these things to get it “right.” These weren’t issues before I used this. Perhaps my overbite is more extreme than others? I did see references to overbite in questions and responses that oh yes this is designed for all (I’m summarizing here and I can’t recall the exact wording)…I specifically went searching for questions and reviews related to overbite once I started suspecting it was causing this. Perhaps my dentist is wrong about the placement. Who knows? I will never wear it again though.

Overall, this is a great product. I started clenching my jaw really hard when awake and asleep due to stress and anxiety, and noticed headaches and jaw pain as well as teeth shifting a bit. My dentist suggested this product specifically and I can definitely see why. At the same time, molding these is a delicate and incredibly annoying process, and I have had no success in getting them to fit as advertised. First, it took me 4 guards (2 packages) to get anything close to success. I paid for 4 and only got 1 to work, and here's why. The directions tell you to place the guards into just-boiled water that's sat for 15ish seconds. The guards is plastic, so if it touches the side or bottom it will melt and meld into whatever it touches. The directions tell you to use a fork tine to pierce these, but a fork tine doesn't work. You need some sort of magical long, thin, metal toothpick type thing. Because the fork tine doesn't pierce through enough, the guards pops off in the hot water about 20 seconds in and then bobs around. So 3 of these melted or bonded to the cup and were instantly unusable goo. Also, it takes way more than just one dip into hot-cold water to mold it (that's oversimplified, since you soak for 50 seconds, wear & form for 90, then soak in cold for 15). Took me 8 repetitions of the whole process (8 kettles of boiling water) to get it to finally fit my mouth fairly well. And that's the other part of it - I can't get the guard to fit snug enough so that it won't fall out overnight. I can shape it enough to where it sits fairly firm and stays in place, but not enough to where it would stay overnight. So I do not wear the guard at night since it doesn't snap into place. I tried several times and woke up to find the guard on the floor. I do wear it frequently during the day while working at my computer, reading, cleaning/cooking, or driving. And it's a huge help since I clench my jaw unintentionally pretty much around the clock. Tips that may be helpful: 1 - yes you want very hot water to soften the mold, but it will melt if the water is too hot. 15 seconds post-boil may not be enough to wait & it's better to repeat the process multiple times than ruin multiple molds 2 - don't use insulated cups/container for the hot water. I used a porcelain coffee mug that retained the heat too well, and the molds melted. Plastic worked better. 3 - whether you use a fork or some sort of long tine, you definitely want it to be metal because otherwise it will melt 4 - spend a few seconds shoving the fork tine into the guard as far in as you can before starting. This is the main way you can maneuver the mold & prevent it from melting 5 - If you have sensitive teeth, consider putting a small amount of sensitive-formula toothpaste on your teeth or gumline before putting the hot mold and cold water on your teeth. The heat and cold hurt, especially if you repeat the process multiple times. A small amount of toothpaste won't affect the molding process. 6 - the cleaning solution packets are great. Brushing this with toothbrush & toothpaste daily also works. But clean it somehow. 7- You can always repeat the initial molding process to tighten up the guard if needed down the road.

If you’re in a pinch for a bite guard to reduce grinding, clenching, or pressure on the back molars then this is a good short-term solution. I had 8 amalgam fillings replaced and this bite guard helped them heal by reducing contact on the affected teeth. BUT the design is flawed because it’s bulky and stops your tongue from resting in the correct position (the roof of the mouth and behind the front teeth). It forces your tongue to move to the back of the palate and saliva can pool inside the bite guard. Because of this it’s not good long term as it can causing airway issues and make snoring worse. However, it was fairly easy to follow the fitting/adjustment directions, although I had to do it twice to ensure a proper seal. It is made from a stronger material than your average bite guard, so it’s highly unlikely you’ll bite through it. I hope this company makes a new and improved version so that correct tongue posture is restored. If so, I’d continue to buy this product.

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone who clenches as well as grinds. I have recently returned to the Smartguard after spending over $1500.00 on custom fit guards that either I cut through or broke in weeks. Short of the botox injections, nothing really helps besides these guards. They aren't magic, but they keep the back teeth from touching which cuts the force back and gives more contact surface which in turn decreases subconscious searching in the jaw. I can not recommend them enough! They have saved what back teeth I have left! Also my jaw, neck, and ear pain have decreased substantially and led to better sleep.

This night guard is great. My night time teeth clenching was becoming a problem. I would wake with pain around my rear molars. Unknowingly I was clenching so hard , the pressure was loosening my molars. I’ve tried many night guards. But they were uncomfortable, bulky or too hard which just made the problem worse. I finally tried these Dentex guards which only cover the front teeth to prevent your rear teeth from meeting. It worked great and much more comfortable to wear. I followed the directions to mold them. On the first try they didn’t feel snug. So I immediately heated them a second time, applying more pressure to mold them, they felt better. I then immediately reheated it a third time to with more pressure around the front and pushing up with my tongue to mold the palate part. And that did the trick. Now it takes a tiny bit of pressure to put it in place so it stays snug and doesn’t fall out like others. I actually have to use my fingers to take it off. I highly recommend this product. You can’t beat the price and I have a professional custom fit.

Awful. Not helpful with bite at all.

I have been using this guard for several nights now and it works well. First, I have had this style of guard from a dentist before so I knew what to expect comfort wise. A few years ago my guard broke. The dentist decided to not get this style made and only provife ones that cover all your teeth. I have tried that other style for several years now and my teeth are so sensitive, because they don't prevent the pressure of clenching. Fast forward and I've been looking for an alternative supplier to the dentist and found this smart guard. The guards went on sale for $55 and I thought wouldn't hurt to try since it is a package of 2. The product arrived fast. I read the instructions and got set up quickly to fit one guard. The fitting worked really well and is tight yet comfortable. I did do the fitting a second time to be sure I had it really good. It is very important you follow the instructions and use boiling hot water. Also, make sure to press with your fingers on the front of the guard to mold the front of the teeth well. It is also important to get really good suction on the guard to mold the roof of the mouth. The fit was perfect after and is more comfortable than my original version the dentist provided me. I have slept well with this but newbies to a guard like this- it takes time to adjust. I took a while with my original one, so give it time. I will definitely buy these again when needed. Added bonus is since there is two, I always have a backup. If you suffer from really sensitive teeth due to clenching, try this.

I don’t use much unless stressed but it works when I use it. I did notice this one cost me near double to the one I purchased just a few years ago. But of inflation due to market forces there I note.

I have had retainer trays, dental guards from the dentist and OTC molded guards. This is by far the best for clenchers! I used to get horrible migraines, and doctors had no idea what the issue was until the dentist noticed some wear on my teeth. I was fitted with a dental night guard. (Those things are costly and bulky!) From there I had some dental correction, and ended up with invisalign type trays. They held my teeth in place, but didnt help my clenching as much because the trays were far too thin and they still cost a fortune! Then I found this amazing product! It's a little bulky in the front, but does not allow your teeth to touch in the back. The material is similar to traditional dental night guards, but you can mold them yourself. Super simple to pop in and out, and easily cleaned with a toothbrush or polident 3min. I bought mine last November and over a year later I'm still on my first tray. With the price and quality of this product, I'll never look back!!

I am happy with this product and It is doing what it’s made for. It took my a couple of attempts to mould it to my mouth though. It’s a little tricky

I literally threw this in the garbage. The orthodic doesn't properly mold to the teeth and won't stay on the teeth. I would not feel safe to try and sleep with this, you could easily choke on it. Very dangerous product.