What is the difference between a night
guard made in the dental office vs. one I buy at the pharmacy?
For starters an
office made guard is a lot less bulky, lower profile and is custom fit to only
your teeth. This guard, unlike a rubber
one, is hard acrylic and is like an ice skating rink for the teeth. A soft pharmacy guard, will lock your teeth
in place and transfer the grinding pressure to your temporomandibular
joint. With an office made guard your
teeth and jaw can move freely and comfortably.
