rosalinda Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hello: I am looking to get a mouth guard made (to protect against tooth-grinding at night -- I've managed to lose my original one), and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation at affordable rates.A few weeks ago, I went to get a tooth cleaning at Mallika Clinic on Tha Pae Road (500 B, very reasonable, sufficient English; https://www.facebook.com/mallikadentalclinic/ ).After the procedure, I asked if they happened to also do mouth guards. The dentist said that I would need an orthodontist for that, and referred me to Sakda Clinic, on Chang Moi Road ( http://www.chiangmaiplaces.com/sakda-dental-clinic ).I have an appointment there, but they're going to charge me $60 USD for the work. That's pretty expensive! Does anyone know of anyplace cheaper? I don't require excellent English, or foreign degrees, or anything -- making a mouthguard is a pretty simple procedure, with no actual surgery or even sharp blades involved. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnds99 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Get a football mouthgard fromsport store very easy to fit to yo r mouth you may have to trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Sounds cheap actually compared to what I have seen overseas. I know TIT but before insurance the charge is $500-800 for a custom mouthguard that probably costs $150 to make. Typical rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Pay the 2000 THB. That's cheap. A sports mouth-guard will work, but a custom job is much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 "making a mouthguard is a pretty simple procedure" If it is so simple why not DIY ? Just take the required impressions(easy) , make a positive model from the impression( easy) , construct the required guard using the model (easy ) So easy I really wonder why it needs a dentist and a highly skilled dental technician for such a simple task Costs can be reduced by simply buying pre manufactured sports guard from the local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 There are lots of different custom-fit mouth guards to be found at good drugstores or on eBay or Amazon or the like. For the short-time use during the night while sleeping one would think that an orthodontist would not be necessary. Save your money, and see what's available in town or online. Here are some examples that Google turned up: https://www.google.co.th/search?q=mouthguard+sleep+grinding&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiv59iWis7LAhXDjo4KHZBvBrEQ_AUIBygB&biw=1024&bih=472&dpr=1.88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 When I wanted a custom mouthpiece for my Scuba tank regulator, I had a choice of five different sizes and shapes, which could then be heat-molded to my tooth configuration by dipping in very hot water for a minute, allowing to cool a bit, then biting down on. Very comfortable on hour-long dives, but I wouldn't want to spend seven hours with it in my mouth. When buying these over-the-counter night guards, I don't see them coming in very many different sizes or shapes. To say nothing of comfort, I'd be afraid that if it slipped off during the night it could cause choking. For the extra money, I'd prefer to have one made by a orthodontist. Certainly more comfortable, and definitely more safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 To the best of my knowledge sports guards are not designed to be comfortable when you are doing nothing for 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 And nothing but a custom mouthguard will prevent nocturnal tooth damage from Bruxism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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