Night Guard for Clenching: Do You Need a Different One?
Clenching is a sustained squeeze, not a scrape. Why a hard guard beats a soft one for clenching, what thickness actually buys you, and what insurance pays.
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Dental Products
Guides to dental products you buy for yourself, including night guards, mouthguards, retainers, and cleaning tools. Each guide covers what the product costs, whether dental insurance helps pay for it, and how to choose between a dentist, an online lab, and a drugstore option.
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Occlusal Guard vs. Night Guard vs. Mouthguard: What’s the Difference?
An occlusal guard and a night guard are almost always the same appliance. Here's the one real exception, and how the term affects your insurance claim.
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Does Guardian Dental Cover Night Guards?
Guardian's own site won't tell you the coverage percentage. Here's what to expect, plus a 25% member discount most Guardian dental members never hear about.
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How to Clean a Night Guard: Daily Routine, Weekly Deep Clean, and What to Avoid
How to clean a night guard the right way: daily rinse, the best weekly deep-clean method for your guard, and the mistakes that ruin one.
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