Plackers Grind No More Night Guard, Nighttime Protection for Teeth, Sleep Well, BPA Free, Ready to Wear, Disposable, One Size Fits All, 10 Count

I am so glad to have found these little jewels. I've used Plackers flossers for years and am impressed with their quality and economical price (they actually make the perpendicular flossers I can actually use; I can't get my back teeth without giving myself lockjaw with the standard kind!). So I had good expectations when I found these and was not disappointed.I have struggled with not so much grinding my teeth but with pressure, clenching at night. I discovered this the hard way about a decade ago when I had to have two very expensive root canals due to subterranean (haha, my term for periodontal) cracks that showed up with agonizing suddenness. After dealing with that situation, I obviously began using one of the name brand standards that you boil and fit, which actually worked very well until it wore out after maybe a year or so. I really liked and had a great experience with that one. However, my attempts to form another one did not work for some reason, I think due to some teeth shifting and change in my bite following the root canals. And when I did form one, I was uncomfortably aware of it and couldn't fall asleep due to the distraction.I tried about every other economical version on the market, but couldn't find one that either worked or was comfortable enough to stay with. I didn't want to invest in a super expensive custom professional one unless absolutely necessary. So I felt some hope when I stumbled across these on Amazon when shopping for some other dental products. At the price I figured they were definitely worth a shot. I was tired of wasting money on things that didn't work.I was pleasantly impressed and relieved. They are VERY lightweight and comfortable. They have flexibility to adapt to my bite without tension and discomfort. And basically feel like wearing a comfortable broken-in pair of jeans or shoes. Perhaps the only negative thing I have to say, based on other reviews, is that they may not work well for everybody since every body is different in shape and size. They do tend to run a little on the small side. It may be an asset in the sense that they take up as little space as possible. For me they separate and cushion my teeth enough to do the job. But they may not extend back far enough for some. Another consideration is clenching versus movement. I need primarily the cushioning and vertical separation and don't really grind. Grinding could probably cause them to dislodge fairly easily.Just because they're disposable doesn't mean they can't be used for a good while. Another reviewer mentioned about cleaning them between uses. Absolutely! Because of their lightness and flexibility they will eventually wear out. But with the price, fantastic comparative value. I plan on staying with these. They've given comfort, protection, and peace of mind in preventing the prospect of another fractured tooth. Weirdly, I actually look forward to popping them in at night. I hope this helps someone. Certainly worth giving a try and may just be a good solution. Anything to cut down on dental problems and expense!(As an aside, I have to put in a plug for the toothpastes with hydroxyapatite. I've experienced good results with those for dealing with periodontal deterioration, sensitivity, and mitigating softening enamel.)

Hello Fellow Teeth Clinchers and Grinders. To make this review simple I will use a Pros and Cons format.PROS:1) There are 10 mouth guards in the box I bought for less than thirteen dollars.2) Multi-Night use. The box says up to 3 times.. I get an average of 7-10 nights worth out of 1.I wash w/soap in the a.m. and squirt with hydrogen peroxide then store in the little container it comes in.I could probably use these more nights, but they do get softer, more pliable with repeated use and with me, when they get this way I wake up without it in my mouth. Incredible that some users report using 1 for a year!3) Small compared to other guards I've used, so Comfortable.4) Option of lower or upper teeth position. I can only use upper though, freaks me out with it on my lower, seem to 'float' around.5) BPA FREE.CONS:1) Crazy packaging..super clumsy plastic case that's way too big to hold 10 small guards.2) The actual small 'guard holder' is not so easy to open, especially late at night, with its flimsy aluminum peel back tab. Annoying.I still give the product 5 stars because it's Great !!UPDATE: January 4, 2019Almost one year later and I'm still as happy as someone who needs a night guard can be. I'm also now very good at getting the small guard container open, just took a few packets of practice.This brand won't be a winner for everyone, but for me, it's the best. I tried another brand that had a ribbing that bothered my tongue, so I came right back to these.I read a couple of reviews that said this guard doesn't stay in place, but I found if I just put it in my mouth, close my mouth then relax and go to sleep, it works very well. I don't try to wear them to eat, to talk, to go to the store, or ummm, anything else ;)Still 5 stars after nearly a year of use!

This mouthguard is very flimsy - not firm or hard like most. You'll definitely notice the flimsyness, but, don't let that stop you from getting it. It has a small area on each side that comes into contact with maybe just two or three teeth on each side, so be warned that it doesn't cover every tooth like other mouthguards, but it still accomplishes the goal of making it impossible for my bottom and top teeth to grind. When I first purchased these and saw how small they are, I was worried whether they would stay in my mouth at night, or worse, I was worried if I'd swallow it and choke in my sleep. But after sleeping in these for a good 50 to 60 nights, I haven't had a single problem with any of that. These mouthguards stay put - no falling out , no choking. I also love that I can still talk 90% normally and still drink liquids while wearing these. That's a huge plus, and you'll know what I mean if you are used to wearing full-size mouthguards. Looking at the reviews I can see that some people don't like these, but i like them.I have tried a few other non-custom mouthguards from Amazon and Walgreens, but it felt like they were moving or shifting my teeth little by little, which was a little painful so I stopped using them. I don't have that problem with these.I'm guessing I'll go have my dentist make a new full-size mouthguard eventually, but I'm not in a hurry because these work great for now. Oh, my other big requirement for mouthguards is that they are BPA-free, and these are.... or at least it says so on the box. To clean them I set them in a disposable cup of warm water with the same disolving disinfectant tablets I used to use with my custom dentist-made mouthguard. Then I rinse and wear.