Our hard night guards are made of hard acrylic materials. These night guards only cover the portion of your teeth that makes contact with your other teeth and are often held in with metal clasps. Hard night guards are very beneficial for someone that exhibits severe bruxism(teeth grinding). If your are noticing any damage or tooth wear you may want to seriously think about getting a custom night guard. As the night guard cannot be worn with dentures, it is mainly suggested for long-term use. A dentist may suggest a night guard if you experience bruxism and pain that result from excessive tooth grinding whilst sleeping or even during the day. Hard night guards will last longer than soft night guards because of the hard acrylic material which is harder to chew through and damage. These night guards are often more bulky and therefore less comfortable than soft night guards but are necessary for certain sleep disorders. In order to create your hard night guard, an impression of your teeth will be made to create a custom fit night guard. Wire clasps will be custom fit around the model of your teeth, then acrylic will be poured over your model teeth to create a custom-fit night guard that incorporates the metal clasps. Custom night guards can be adjusted to sit more comfortably in the mouth without causing any discomfort during sleep. With proper adjustment, clients that use acrylic night guards report relatively minimal inconvenience from wearing them while sleeping, although they will need to get used to wearing them.