Anti bruxism mouthguard: our selection of the best products on the market

Bruxism is a behavior that consists of rubbing the jaws together, causing teeth to grind. Nutrident devoted an article on the mechanism of this TMD – temporo-mandibular dysfunction – and proposes you today the best anti-bruxism splints, to remedy this bad attitude which is most often involuntary.

In fact, bruxism is usually unconscious and occurs at night. The consequences on the jaw are catastrophic: premature wear of the teeth, cracked enamel, cavities, acute pain in the jaw muscles which can even extend to the neck and shoulders. You risk in bonus of carabatic headaches, while you impose to your spouse unbearable teeth grinding which prevents him from sleeping.

Here is our selection of the 4 most effective anti-bruxism splints to date.

Warning: contraindications of bruxism trays

Bruxism mouthguards are not recommended for people:

• Who wear braces.
• Whose teeth are loosening.
• Who suffer from sleep apnea.
• Epilepsy.
• Suffering from gum disease.
• Suffering from bleeding gums.
• Gingivitis.
• People with periodontal disease.
• Children under 11 years old.

If you fall into one of these categories, you should seek advice from your dentist before turning to one of these anti-bruxism aligners.

1 – Domalium: the best value for money

Domalium offers a complete, practical and efficient package. This anti-bruxism dental splint has been elected by Nurtident.fr as the best for the quality-price ratio.

The pack contains:

• 2 large mouthguards
• 2 small mouthguards
• 1 storage box
• 12 cleaning tablets
• 1 instruction manual for molding.

Domalium guarantees health safety, with trays designed without Bisphenol A (BPA) and manufactured with materials approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), which holds the mandate to authorize the marketing of drugs in the United States.

You have 4 trays, of two different sizes, which allows you to adapt them according to the size of your jaws. The trays are custom-molded to perfectly match your teeth. The instructions tell you how to heat them to soften them, take your impressions, and then let them cool to their final shape. However, if the molding does not suit you perfectly, you have the possibility to warm up your mouthpiece to better adjust it.

Domalium also insists on hygiene. Your mouthpiece is supplied with its storage box so that it does not collect dust during the day and that you can take it with you on every trip.

On the other hand, you have a lot of 12 antibacterial cleaning tablets very simple to use. You let them melt in a small bowl of water and let the mouthguard soak. After 20 minutes, you rinse it and put it away.

2 – Runesol Health for the entry level

Nutrident.fr has selected Runesol Health as the best entry-level product. Again, you get a pack of 4 trays in two different sizes, but without the storage box and without the cleaning tablets.

The mouthguards are made of flexi-soft thermoplastic technology to guarantee the best comfort. However, the weak point of this brand is the molding. You must immerse the mouthguard in boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds to make it malleable. The difficulty is to find the ideal time so that it is not yet too rigid, nor too deformed by the heat. Since you have two mouthguards of each size, you are allowed a few mistakes, but you must watch the “cooking” very closely.

Once you have successfully cast, the Runesol Health mouthpiece is comfortable and effective.

3 – Time2Sleep to couple with teeth whitening

Time2Sleep is positioned between the two models described above. You get the pack of 4 mouthguards in 2 sizes, with the storage box, but without the anti-bacterial shelves.

The brand offers you to couple your anti-bruxism mouthpiece with a tooth whitening product. Why not, but this product should only be used for a few days at a time, while your mouthpiece should be worn every night if you cannot find the cause of your bruxism.

You can find all the details about home tooth whitening with trays in our dedicated article.

As for the molding of the Time2Sleep mouthguard, the principle remains the same by dipping it in boiling water. Follow this step very closely so as not to ruin a mouthguard that has been left too long and has become too deformed.

4 – Onirev : pack of 6 trays, specific for small jaws

Onirev offers the family pack which contains 4 trays for adults and 2 trays for children (or adults with very small jaws).

Onirev trays are made of innovative EVA medical silicone, a material that is 100% guaranteed for your health safety. The material is very comfortable and you get used to wearing it easily. On the other hand, it is easy to cut. If the mouthpiece that best fits your jaw protrudes into the back of your mouth, all you need is a sharp pair of scissors to cut it cleanly and shape it to your size.

The mouthguard is easy to shape by immersing it in water at 60°C for about 15 seconds. The fact that you don't have to wait for the water to boil means you don't have to wait too long before you can insert it into your mouth to proceed with the molding.

If you have the use of aligners for children or have a very small jaw, Onirev is the product we recommend.

Conclusion

Anti-bruxism aligners should not be confused with Invisalign braces, which are used to straighten teeth without wearing unsightly braces.