I wear a Night Guard to sleep!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
United States
March 14, 2016 1:12am CST
I was born with an underbite so during my elementary years throughout high school - I wore retainers, braces, retainers, braces, retainers. Once my teeth was straighten out* my dentist said I grind my teeth too much causing my enamel to thin out and could possibly be worse like: loss of teeth, loosen teeth, cracked teeth, etc. and recommended me for a night guard.
*During the long journey/years of having retainers/braces when it was time to not have to wear braces anymore and occasionally "retainers at night" to keep my teeth aligned - I neglected to wear my retainers so my teeth shifted a little. Now my night guard aligns my teeth to the way it is.. and I have a slight shift in one of my teeth which is quite annoying but all well.
In conclusion - I have had my night guard for over a year and the dentist sees no more wear on my teeth. I do see wear on my night guard though!
Do you have to wear anything to sleep whether it may be a Night Guard? Retainers? Sleeping Mask? Ear plugs?
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17 responses
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Mar 16
that is so awful because you have those retainers in your teeth and is that forever now? during my younger years, there were no retainers, braces, and all, and we were able to chew our food well without much difficulty
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
It wasn't so bad because I had them at a younger age. I know those who are older with bracelets and it's painful because teeth has been more matured. I am glad my parents chose to let my teeth be straight 
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby so now, you are not wearing any retainers and your set of teeth are straight?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
@ridingbet I do wear them so I don't grind my teeth and to keep it from not moving anymore/
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
15 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby i noticed one of my teeth somehow moved back. i'll probably start wearing mine again..
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
I see - I did not wear mine often too but now I am going to so my teeth will still be aligned.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
@MGjhaud that'd be a good idea. mine too - so now I'm going to wear them to prevent anymore movement.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
@mammots Hehe I had an underbite, i'd be fine with crooked teeth though.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
Yes - it was really expensive , back when I got them braces/retainers were not as common as now.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
16 Mar 16
I never tried but I prefer my room to be black so I Can sleep better. I have blinds to be dark so when I need to nap ~ I could also.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
16 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby I am thinking of putting blinds also . 
But then , because we are in a tropical country and just have the windows open since they are screened anyway , we prefer thin lacy curtains so the whole room will be bright and alive during daytime .
But then , because we are in a tropical country and just have the windows open since they are screened anyway , we prefer thin lacy curtains so the whole room will be bright and alive during daytime .1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
I used to have ear plugs before i sleep. we had those but recent house chore we kind of misplaced it.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
17 Mar 16
I see! I can't sleep with ear plugs hehe. Do you sleep fine now without having them!?
@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
15 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby No, I wore the braces when I was 8 year old, for 2 or 3 years. My teeth are perfect now.
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
14 Mar 16
My daughter grinds her teeth. I have to have a night guard made for her. The ones you can buy just don't work for her.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
Yes - the ones at the store dont work. I had mine professionally done at the dental office.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
14 Mar 16
I wore one for years because I grind my teeth so badly when I sleep - but I think I'm over it now finally!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
Yay! I am still in the grinding stages, it's been a year ~ hopefully eventually I won't need them.
@lilnana1111 (2305)
• United States
15 Mar 16
I grind my teeth too, so I wear a night guard at night too.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
I leave my air purifier on during the night time.
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
14 Mar 16
I'm with you, I wear retainers once a week because I had my teeth corrected with braces. It's something you just have to do for the sake of yourself.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
Yes - I have to now because I don't want my teeth to shift anymore.
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@teamfreak16 (43611)
• Denver, Colorado
14 Mar 16
I've never had the need for any of those. I guess I'm lucky.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Mar 16
You are blessed with straight teeth!!
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
16 Mar 16
Luckily, i don't wear anything especially when I'm in bed. My eldest daughter used to wear a retainer but that was long time ago.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
16 Mar 16
That is good you don't have to wear any extras for bed!
