Mouth Guard For Lifting

Hanley

During a trip to my dentist today he informed me that I'm destroying one of my lower teeth by grinding it (whilst probably lifting).

His solution was a 750euro custom made injection molded plastic mouth guard. He's notorius for being overpriced but he's VERY good at what he does. Obviously I've no intention of spending that much on a mouth guard so I'm looking at some possible alternatives.

My first port of call is http://www.shockdoc.com/mouthguards.html but I don't know how suitable they'd be.

Basically I'm only about to start researching them so hopefully someone with a similar experience might be able to chime in and offer some suggestions.

Gel/soft rubber isn't really an option, it needs to be very solid and take a hell of a biting.

Thanks...

daveirl

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Hanley

My dentist charges 140ish for a custom mouthguard. Like I said, he's expensive.

The mouth guard/brace just covers the top teeth and goes back onto the roof of the mouth. They're usually used for treating people with chroic headaches and jaw pains apparently.

brianthebard

Just out of curiosity are you actually experiencing pain from this?

€750 is a fcukload of cash to pay, have you considered going to the nord or somewhere that may be cheaper? I'm continually hearing stories from people going up north and getting dental work for half the price quoted to them here, although perhaps that's not as easy with the exchange rate as it is and all.

Hanley

No, not as of yet. BUT apparently I've almost worn thru the enamel and am about to enter the dente.

He started talking about root canals and 1,800euro. Talk about a hard sell.

brianthebard

Jesus I can't believe you'd have ground it down that far and not felt pain when eating or something. I'd tell him to pull it out and see how he reacts.

HammerHeadGym

Is that a typo hanly? seven hundred and fifty? I have one like you describe and it cost me a whopping twenty two euro's in Thailand

Degsy

I reckon he's on the make.Get a second opinion.dentists can be sneaky bastards soemtimes.

BrianD3

I got one of these nearly 10 years ago as I grind my teeth at night (and during lifting probably) I seem to remember I paid a couple of hundred punts for it. With inflation etc. it wouldn't surprise me if they now cost 750 euros from an Irish dentist.

PS I cannot leave the feckin mouthguard in at night so gave up wearing it, Many of my teeth are now badly worn down.

rubadub

BrianD3 wrote:

PS I cannot leave the feckin mouthguard in at night so gave up wearing it, Many of my teeth are now badly worn down.

Think mine was about £100 10 years back. I am the opposite I now cant sleep without the ****ing thing!, sometimes I loose it and am off looking for it till 1am, second I get it I am off to sleep, like a baby with a soother!

Most people only grind at night, except e-heads.

Mine is nearly worn through, I will be getting an off the shelf rugby one if I ever lose it or wear it out.

Sangre

750 quote might be for a gumshield you wear at night?

Surely any decent DIY gumshield will do, just replace everytime you start wearing it out.

Hanley

BrianD3 wrote:

I got one of these nearly 10 years ago as I grind my teeth at night (and during lifting probably) I seem to remember I paid a couple of hundred punts for it. With inflation etc. it wouldn't surprise me if they now cost 750 euros from an Irish dentist.

PS I cannot leave the feckin mouthguard in at night so gave up wearing it, Many of my teeth are now badly worn down.

Yeah that's pretty much what he was trying to get me to get too I think.

I definately don't grind my teeth at night tho. It's primarily a lifitng thing, thus it would only ever be in for like 4 hours a week. Compared to the 56ish hours you probably used yours for I think I'd be getting a bum deal.

Hanley

I would consider this one http://www.customguards.com/ but since I'm only using it for like 4 hours a week I dunno if there's any point in going to the effort.

I might go into Elverys during the week and pick up a shock doctor and see if it's comfortable enough. It's not like it's gonna be taking any impacts.

Leon11

If you grind your teeth at night time mate I'd definitely get the grind guard. they are less obtrusive than a gumshield which I would imagine to be very uncomfortable trying to sleep with one in your mouth.

If you only grind your teeth during lifting just get a gumshield and stick it in between sets.

Here's a number for an orthodontist up in Newry if it's any use, I went up before xmas thinking I needed correction work after a dentist down here told me so. I went up and I had a talk with the ortho for about ten minutes, she talked me through all the pro's n con's of what i needed done, then I had measurements etc done and I was sent a copy of the consultation along with pics and expected price. The fee is €100 but if you ring up in advance and say that you defo need to get a grind guard they should accomadate you.

here's the number if ya need it: Windsor Hill, 04830833843

Sangre

How do you know you don't grind at night?

Can't believe you could wear enamel down just from lifting. It isn't caused by pressing down but an actual griding motion. Are you telling me you actually grind your teeth back and forth while lifting?

Hanley

Sangre wrote:

How do you know you don't grind at night?

Can't believe you could wear enamel down just from lifting. It isn't caused by pressing down but an actual griding motion. Are you telling me you actually grind your teeth back and forth while lifting?

The wear is isolated to one tooth, the left central incisor on my lower teeth. That's why I don't think I grind my teeth at night, surely the damage would be across the board if I did?

Sangre

Probably.

Did you're dentist think lifting might explain? Tbh, what exactly is the difference between a 750e mouthguard a shockdoc?