Understanding the purpose and design of mouth guards can help you choose the right product. Here’s what you need to know:
Purpose: Mouth guards for snoring help open the airway by advancing the jaw or holding the tongue in place, reducing snoring. In contrast, mouth guards for teeth grinding are designed to protect teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching by providing a protective barrier.
Design: Teeth Grinding Guards are typically thicker and may have a dual-layer design with a soft inner layer for comfort and a hard outer layer for protecting teeth from the pressure and wear of grinding. Snoring Mouth Guards focus on maintaining an open airway through jaw adjustment, often featuring lighter and more flexible materials that allow for slight movement of the jaw forward to enhance breathing.
Dual-Purpose Mouth Guards: Some mouth guards are designed to address both snoring and teeth grinding.