I have a custom made hard night guard that fits snuggly over my teeth. It seems that when I wear it I wake up with a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I think this is due to the lack of circulation of saliva? Anywhoo, could this type of night guard promote tooth decay?
2006-10-23 05:09:32 · 4 answers · asked by weryvcb 1 in Health ➔ Dental
As long as your brushing two times a day and flossing once a day, you should be fine. I wake up with the awful flavor too, but I've never had a problem.
2006-10-23 05:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i sucked my thumb as a kid, i quit in either 3rd or 4th grade, i cant remember. Anyways, It wont promote tooth decay unless your kid has sugar coated thumbs, its just saliva. I did have "buck teeth" although mine stayed in my mouth. ; ) It definately causes cosmetic problems with the mouth and teeth. I only sucked my thumb at night, but if your kid sucks their thumb 24/7, it could be a MAJOR problem. Plan on your child getting braces in junior high. DO NOT let your kid get braces before they are teenagers. It is a waste of money and a lot of pain for your child. Any orthodontist will tell you they should get them now, and get a full set later, honestly its bull sh*t. I had mine a little over 2 years and have beautiful teeth now. (i got them on in 8th grade and off in 10th.) Your child WILL quit on their own, once they realize its not "ok" as they grow up, they will stop. You can not make them quit by bribing, they will only start again once they get the "prize" (ive seen this happen a few times).
2016-05-22 01:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend, not only brushing your teeth before and after, but brush your night guard as well, don't use a mouthwash in it tough, t contains alcohol and will dry out the plastic that guard made of. Just use your too thrush and toothpaste.
2006-10-23 06:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by alkak1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you don't brush your teeth.
2006-10-23 06:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by tomh311 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋