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My dentist has asked me to get a night guard since my teeth r showing signs of attrition.. i want to know what is the cost of a night guard n will it be comfortable to wear?? Dentist said that without night guard i will end up having severe teeth damage in fee years
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Better get a complete TMJ evaluation prior to splint/night guard placement. Consult a TMD specialist for sure
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Will cost you 3-6 k
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Hello!
Approx 3-6k +/-
Your dentist is right.
You need to trust your dental surgeon.
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Kindly start using it
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Yes please go for nightgurads as u might damage your teeth further
They may range accordingly from 4k to 6k
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Your dentist is absolutely right . Nightguards or Occlusal splints are usually suggested in case of teeth grinding or bruxism. The doctor will take your teeth measurements and will send the impressions to the dental laboratory for fabrication of the appliance. Charges varies from clinic to clinic depending on location of clinic, qualification of the doctor , lab charges etc . approx in the range of 3k-6k min.
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Dr. Roshni Chandran
Pediatric Dentist
13 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Your dentist is right. U must use night guards. It helps to protect the existing teeth and tooth structure. If not used can result in excessive wear of teeth and hence RCT followed by bruxer crowns will be required. Even the TMJ joint gets affected. U can ask for soft night guards which are more comfortable to wear. Cost varies, but should be somwer between 4k - 6 k.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The advise given by your dentist is correct. The attrition is probably due to unconscious grinding of the teeth in the night while sleeping. Initial few days, you will slight discomfort while going to sleep, but will get used to it in a few days. This will do disturb your sleep.
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