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  • Now, before she goes to bed each night, she puts on a dental device called a "nightguard," which keeps her from grinding her teeth to dust.

    I Hear America Grinding 2008

  • For now, however, she is wearing a nightguard herself.

    I Hear America Grinding 2008

  • Figuring the average cost of a nightguard at $275 (although it can go much higher), the article asserted that Americans are purchasing a staggering $1 billion worth of these molar savers annually.

    I Hear America Grinding 2008

  • I had to buy a nightguard for my poor teeth, cause I grind like crazy and it has been going on now for just over 6 yrs…

    Firedoglake » Friday Amusements (And One Disturbing Bit) 2006

  • And most of the time, the solution is to get a nightguard or mouth guard made.

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2010

  • I realized my speech was impaired, removed the nightguard and two minutes later a nice policeman, the Fire Chief and five underage firefighters were in my living room.

    say la vee 2010

  • This time, I forgot I had my nightguard in and dialed 911.

    say la vee 2010

  • Also, if you have just had your smile made over with new porcelain veneers, crowns or bridges, Dr. Blasco will likely have you wear a nightguard to protect your new smile.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • A nightguard is custom crafted to fit just your teeth to eliminate headaches; relieve stress on your teeth at night so that they don't break, chip or crack; and make your jaw joints feel better the next day.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • To prevent further chipping, cracking or breakage to existing teeth and to your porcelain veneers, Dr. Blasco may recommend a custom fabricated nightguard.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

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