Does anyone else refuse to wear a night guard?

I've never actually had to wear a night guard for bruxism, but when I got my braces off, I did have to wear my clear retainers at night, so I know where you're coming from.

I do remember soaking them in mouthwash, but NOT being able to leave them in the mouthwash during the day. I would wake up, drop them in mouthwash mixed with water, then after breakfast, when I brushed my teeth, I would brush them and allow the them to air dry.

At night, before I popped them in, I would do a second quick dip in the mouthwash/water mix to help with the taste and hopefully kill some bacteria. Twice a week I would use a denture cleaner foaming tablet to really clean them. I'm also very sensitive to taste and this worked fine more me.

They held up very well and I never had to get a second set made before i just plain didn't have to wear them anymore.

Good luck!
Mattea
 
I tried wearing a night guard (the dentist says I grind my teeth), but I found myself totally unable to fall asleep at night. I gave up....it really was a conscious decision on my part.....I just decided "sleeping was priceless" to me. ;) I chose not to walk around like a zombie all day because I needed to wear a night guard at night. I have no plans to wear to ever try again.

If you can sleep well....I think it is great. (I definitely would use it too.) Because of my problem, I just will have to play the odds....
 

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