Should i wear a night guard made by a dentist for teeth grinding even if it doesn't fit anymore??

no you should go and make another set that fit.

Should i wear a night guard made by a dentist for teeth grinding even if it doesn't fit anymore??
I don't see the pont, if it doesn't fit anymore. You need a new one I think. Check with your dentist though.
Reply:The answer to that is pretty obvious. If it doesn't fit, it could do more harm than good.
Reply:you should definitely go to your dentist and have him make you one so that it fits
Reply:You should go to see your dentist to find out what is the reason for the night guard no longer fitting. Sometimes the reason is obvious. For example, you accidentally stepped on it or you washed it in boiling water.





Other times, the reason is not so apparent. Your dentist will help you to verify whether: (1) the night guard is bent out of shape or (2) your teeth and gum have changed.





If the night guard is the cause, then have a new one made. Wearing ill-fitted appliance in the mouth can cause painful oral lesions (for examples, erythematous macules and erosion or inflammatory hyperplastic lesions), which may require surgical intervention to correct.





If your teeth or the surrounding gum and bone have changed, then you need to "stabilize" this alteration first prior to making a new night guard. Common causes for such change include periodontal disease, dental abscess, and oral tumor (benign or malignant).





Regardless, the bottom line is, the night guard is no longer "guarding" and protecting your teeth when it is not fitted to your mouth properly. It is better not to have one than to have a bad one in your mouth!





Best Wishes
Reply:Vote for Dr. Min and follow his excellent advice.
Reply:Following drminnguyen's advice above would help you best.
Reply:no
Reply:Would you wear shoes that don't fit?- Hello you need a new mouth guard.



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