Doctor'S Nightguard Advanced Comfort, 1 Box

by Doctor's

Product Features

• It contains soft upper layer to cushion and absorb, firm lower layer prevents grinding and bite through.
• Patented 2 layer design: soft upper layer to cushion & absorb, firm lower layer prevents grinding & bite through.
• Designed by a dentist for protection & comfort.
• Less bulky, more flexible, more secure so you can sleep comfortably.

Product Description

Contains: 1 dental protector & storage case. One size fits all. Comfort & protection. Dental protector for nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism). Less bulky. More flexible. More secure. So you can sleep comfortably! Designed by a dentist for protection & comfort. Custom fit by you for your convenience. Patented 2 layer design: soft upper layer to cushion & absorb, firm lower layer prevents grinding & bite through. Fitting channel: for a secure fit. Soft layer: to cushion and absorb. Flexible arch: less bulky material and greater customization of fit. Firm layer: to prevent grinding. Custom fit by you for convenience. Made in USA.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0036WTV2C
• UPC: 042037799229 072411130256
• Item model number: dc 13105
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #521 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Feminine Hygiene

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

121 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than what I expected, December 9, 2008

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A. Landers - See all my reviews
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4 years ago I had a dental guard custom made at the dentist's office. I was not surprised to learn that my bruxism treatment wasn't covered by my insurance. I wasn't happy, but I paid the 400 bucks for it. I was scratching all my teeth up and something had to be done. Unfortunately, you have to wear those devices regularly. If you don't, you will find it fits your teeth less and less. The doctor helped re-adjust it come, but I still found it to be a bit too tight. I also disliked how extremely hard the plastic was. There was zero shock absorption. It protected my teeth, but it often made my jaw muscles hurt more.

Although nothing will fit like one made at your dentist, I was surprised by how well this fit. It does not slip and I can close my mouth comfortably. The key is to follow the directions EXACTLY. It's critical that when you insert it into your mouth to mold it that you do it right. Do not start to bite down until you have lined it up with your front teeth properly. Time it all, use a mirror like instructed, and make sure you do the suction part quickly and long enough. It says you can try multiple attempts, but just by looking at how much I've indented it, I'm pretty confident that only subtle changes could be made. It's a little bit soft, which is WONDERFUL, since I now cringe at the thought of super hard plastic.

I do have a very small mouth. I can't even use those teeth whitener devices because they make me gag. So I'm completely blown away by this. Considering the price, I do not think I'll ever need my dentist to make me one again. I do not know how different this is from the other "The Doctor's", but I did read those complaints. All I know is this one beat my expectations. It doesn't slip, it's not too tight, and it's just comfortable. Sure, it feels better to wear nothing than it does to wear any night guard, but this is dang close to perfect. And if I lose THIS one I'm not going to freak out. Well worth the 20 bucks!

Edit: Keep in mind I've worn a night guard before, so I'm completely used to it. There is nothing that will sit in your mouth all night that you won't notice, at least at first. Many folks water at the mouth for the first night or two, but that will stop as your brain adjusts to it. The important thing is that it stays comfortable, then after awhile you forget you are wearing it.

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the competition, and best for small mouths., July 21, 2009

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exoboxical (USA) - See all my reviews

I've tried Dentek's Custom Comfort, and Sleep Right's Slim Comfort Adjustable Night Guard. Both worked okay except they're too bulky, and my mouth would not remain closed after I fell asleep. Well, if you've ever slept with your mouth open for whatever reason you know how dry and nasty your mouth will eventually feel sleeping this way -and the sensation will probably wake you in the middle of the night. In fact, after a few days of this, the soft tissues in your mouth will start to feel like leather -not good.

This product is made so no material sits between the teeth at the front of your mouth and your inner lips. That allows your lips to come together and maintain your mouth's microclimate moist and warm while your teeth are cradled in soft cushy plastic that hampers their nightly shenanigans.

You will do well to read and follow the fitting instructions to the t. I had to re-fit mine several times. However the plastic never lost its ability to be reshaped and then retain its new shape. The advice of one reviewer who suggests not biting down all the way when fitting the mouth guard in order to have it last longer does make sense since this will allow for a thicker and hence stronger plastic layer between the teeth. However this will also make it harder for your lips to come together -a definite concern for people with small mouths. The nice thing is you can experiment since you can always reshape it later.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than my dentist, February 6, 2009

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M. L. Dehm (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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I've worn a nightguard for bruxism for many years. The one I got from my dentist cost several hundred dollars, was hard and inflexible and I always hated it. 9 nights out of ten I would find it on my bedside table in the morning with no memory of removing it. It finally broke. With no dental insurance I gave this a try and was pleasantly surprised. It's far more comfortable than what I got from the dentist. I can even close my mouth when it's in place which I couldn't do with the so-called professional one.
I have not been removing it in my sleep and that is the best part of all.

The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that it is a little tricky to mold and it is clear from the little while that I have had it that it is not going to last long. It is soft and comfortable but also getting quickly chewed and damaged. But at the low cost I'll definitely continue using this product rather than pay a dentist for another "professional grade" hockey puck.