I have several crowns on the top but need a new night guard. Should I get it on the top or bttom?

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My dentist said it doesn't really matter but I want to protect my crowns.

Doug Jopling, DDS · Answer

I feel that an upper night guard would work best because it gives your tongue more room to lay without being obstructed.Douglas Jopling,  DDS Dallas,  Texas area

Valentina Lyssova, DDS · Answer

Dear hdechabert, An upper night guard would be
preferable in your case to protect your upper crowns. It’s also more
comfortable to wear, unless you have a gag reflex. It’s also easier for your
dentist to construct it in protective occlusion (bite) if needed.

Mufaddal Kapadia, DDS · Answer

A night guard will protect your teeth irregardless if its on the top or bottom. Its mostly based on comfort. If you have a strong gag reflex, you may want to consider making the nightguard for the bottom instead of the top.

David M. Schertzer, DDS · Answer

Ideally the night guard should be worn on the arch that requires the most protection.  In this car this sounds like the upper arch.  An upper guard is also typically more tolerable to wear as wel so I would say to have an upper night guard fabricated.

I have several crowns on the top but need a new night guard. Should I get it on the top or bttom?

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