I got 6 veneers a few days ago and was told to wear a plastic mouthguard to prolong my veneers. I know I dont grind or clench my jaw when I sleep, so do I have to wear it? They plastic piece hurts extremely bad and feels as if my front tooth is being forced backwards. I bought a rubber mouthguard and molded it to my mouth, could I wear that instead? I can not fall asleep with the plastic one given to me by the dentist, but I can with the rubber one.
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Absolutely - go get a second opinion. Thin teeth do not mean you can't move them - they can actually be easier to shift. However if your bone levels and periodontal (around the teeth/gum) health is poor - orthodontic movement can be contraindicated. Hope this helps!
So sorry to hear you are experiencing this. I will tell you first and foremost we want our teeth to move. They all have ligaments surrounding them (The periodontal ligament - literally meaning - surrounding the tooth). This is similar to other ligaments in...
I have done it both ways and every case is different. Consult with a cosmetic dentist and they will be able to give you the proper sequence for you to have the most ideal result. Good luck.
