If you’ve suffered from grinding or clenching then you’ve probably heard of a mouth guard for grinding teeth. A mouth guard is simply a covering worn over your teeth that can help to protect them from damage when you start grinding.

The main types of mouth guard for grinding teeth are:

1) Stock Mouth Protectors: These come ready to wear and are the least expensive form of mouth guard. They can be bought from sports stores an department stores, but the problem is that they aren’t adjusted to fit you specifically. For this reason they can make it difficult to breathe and talk properly, and don’t actually protect your teeth well. Dentists do not recommend that you use this kind of mouth guard.

2) Boil and Bite: These kind of mouth guards are also available to buy from sports stores and can fit a little better. You put it into hot water where it softens, when you then place it on your teeth to mould it. This can help it to fit better and be more comfortable.

3) Custom Fitted: These kinds of mouth guards are individually designed by dentists and professionals. They base it on an impression of your teeth and the mouth guard is then moulded from that. These mouth guards are far more expensive due to their custom nature, but are the most effective type of mouth guard available.

You should always go to your dentist if you’re looking for a mouth guard for grinding teeth, as they’ll let you know which type is best for you. However, the truth is that a mouth guard isn’t going to solve your teeth grinding. The best way to treat it is to get to the root and stop it altogether – some people find if they don’t, they simply bite through the mouth guard. If you’re looking for more information on natural treatments then I recommend the Bruxism Guide.