Brands we love for teeth grinders
This is the running list of products we would tell a friend to buy. It is short on purpose. Most of what gets sold to people who grind their teeth is either a $20 piece of boiled plastic pretending to be a medical device, or a $600 dental bill for something that costs $150 to make.
Every product here is one we have researched properly or used ourselves, and each one gets a plain answer to the only two questions that matter: why it wins its category, and who should not buy it.
Best custom-fit night guard
Pro Teeth Guard*
A real dental lab selling direct, at roughly a third of what a dentist charges for the same thing.
Price: ~$145 to $220
Why we like it
- It is the same kind of lab that makes the guard your dentist would order, using the same materials. They have been supplying dental offices for over 20 years.
- A 60-day 110% money-back guarantee. Not 100. If you send it back they refund more than you paid and cover the return shipping, which means the downside of trying it is negative.
- Free adjustments if the fit is off, and a free replacement impression kit if you botch the mold. Neither of those is standard.
- Four thicknesses, so you are not forced into one guard whether you clench lightly or grind hard enough to crack enamel.
- FSA and HSA cards work at checkout.
Who it is not for: You need protection tonight. It is 3 to 4 weeks from order to delivery, because you take the impression at home and mail it in.
Best TMJ massager
YourTMJ Pen*
Heat and vibration aimed at the jaw muscles a night guard does nothing for.
Price: Check site, frequently discounted
Why we like it
- It holds a set temperature between 100 and 118°F for as long as you use it. A warm compress is lukewarm in four minutes, which is why nobody sticks with one.
- The precision tip and four levels of low-frequency vibration let you work one tender spot in the masseter instead of warming the whole side of your face.
- 90-day trial and a one-year warranty, so you can find out whether it helps you before committing.
- It solves a different problem than a guard. A guard protects your teeth from grinding; this is for the muscle ache that keeps going anyway.
Who it is not for: It is a muscle tool, not a treatment for a structural joint problem. If your jaw locks, clicks painfully, or is getting worse, see a dentist or a specialist rather than buying a device.
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