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2. Mouthguard - Wikipedia

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   Mouthguard worn in handball, a contact sport An example of a mouthguard used in the treatment of bruxism. A mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips and gums. An effective mouthguard is like a crash helmet for teeth and jaws.

3. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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   “Constantly wearing a mouth guard that doesn't fit properly can weaken the jaw muscles and contribute to orthodontic issues, like shifting of teeth or changes in the bite pattern,” says Dr. Wei.

4. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a prescription custom-made medical device worn in the mouth used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders including: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, and TMJ disorders.

5. Mouth prop - Wikipedia

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   A mouth prop (also bite block) is a wedge-shaped implement used in dentistry for dentists working with children and other patients who have difficulty keeping their mouths open wide and steady during a procedure, [1] or during procedures where the patient is sedated.

6. Orthodontic headgear - Wikipedia

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   An orthodontist may recommend headgear for a patient if their bite is more severely out of alignment. The device typically transfers the force to the teeth via a facebow or J hooks to the patient's dental braces or a palatal expander that aids in correcting more severe bite problems or is used in retention of the teeth and jaws of the patient.

7. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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   3D representation of a person's teeth in the Invisalign software. Treatment begins with taking x-ray and photographs for diagnostic purposes, followed by capturing the patient's bite, teeth, and gums via a bite registration and polyvinyl siloxane impressions or an intra-oral digital scanner. The latter method has greatly increased in popularity ...