The Brux Night Guard is a small mouth guard worn at night while you sleep that protects your teeth from grinding and clenching.

Brux is short for "Bruxism," which is a condition that affects nearly 40 million people in the U.S., including children and adults. Bruxism is the medical term for clenching or grinding teeth either at night or during the day.

Bruxism is one of the most common sleep disorders, although it also occurs during the day. It is a habit frequently caused by stress or anxiety. It can also be caused by an abnormality in the mouth such as a recently chipped or missing tooth.

Yes, it is effective at any time of the day or night, although most people will wear it at night when they can't consciously monitor or stop the problem.

It will probably not stop clenching or grinding for most people. Rather, it is designed to save the teeth from unusual wear or chipping caused by grinding and clenching and relieve symptoms caused by night time clenching and grinding. For some people, it may make the habit of clenching and grinding on the mouth guard more recognizable so they stop the habit.

Many teeth grinders only have periodic problems or flare-ups when they grind, especially during stressful times. During these times, they often wake up in the morning the next day with a sore jaw from clenching or grinding during the previous night. These are the most important times to wear it to save the teeth.

It's true that many people clench and grind their back teeth, molars, and even wisdom teeth. The unique design of the Brux Night Guard places the emphasis of the bite on the front teeth, which relieves stress on the back teeth and jaw. It also provides a lower profile in the mouth than full-sized mouth guards and because of this, it's more comfortable to wear for hours while sleeping.

The biggest difference between Brux and night guards from a dentist is the price. Most dental night guards cost approximately $600. That cost is out-of-pocket and usually not covered by insurance. At $59.99, the Brux Night Guard is nearly one-tenth of the cost of many dentist-made night guards.

• Lower cost - $59.99 vs $600
• Smaller profile and less intrusive in the mouth
• Can be fitted at home in boiling water
• Can be re-molded for a different fit if needed
• Works for either the top or bottom teeth depending on the user's preference – but not both
• The outer material that contacts with the teeth is softer and more comfortable
• Underbite and overbite protection wings

It works well for the majority of adults and most people have a good experience. Some people with a particularly small mouth or teeth should consider a slimmer guard custom-made by a dentist.

Most people report it's a weird feeling to sleep with a mouth guard at first and some even describe it as uncomfortable and difficult. Like anything new, it will probably take some time to get used to, but it is worth it to give it some time. If you've ever worn eyeglasses or contact lenses for the first time, you'll understand. New eyeglasses and contact wearers frequently have itchy eyes, headaches or pain on the bridge of the nose.Over time, the wearer usually adjusts in the span of several days or weeks, and after they become comfortable with the new devices, they accomplish their goal of better eyesight.

The Brux should be rinsed in water after each time it is worn and placed back in the protective case when not in use. We recommend it should be rinsed or soaked in hydrogen peroxide periodically. Hydrogen peroxide is inexpensive and safe to use and this can be done once a week, or even daily. It is also recommended to use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning during and immediately after any illness. Read our cleaning instructions

We're proud to say the Brux Night Guard is made in the USA and not overseas like many other mouth guards.

Brux is made from food grade materials that are BPA-free, non-toxic and safe for use as an oral appliance. Brux does not contain latex. We spent a long time researching materials that would be safe and non-toxic. Brux is FDA cleared and successfully passed all federal biocompatibility tests for cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation.

Yes, Brux is FDA Cleared and passed all biocompatibility tests for cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation.

We're confident that the Brux Night Guard will protect the teeth from grinding and clenching for most users. Still, some users may have a problem with fit due to very unusual teeth patterns. It should NOT be used if you have missing teeth or wear braces, caps, implants, dentures, retainers or other external surface devices. Brux needs to remain firmly in place while sleeping and should not be used if any teeth issues prevent this from happening. For those rare occurrences where it doesn't fit at all, or there is a product defect, contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization number by filling out theReturn Authorization Form at the bottom of the return policy page.

It's difficult to say how often Brux should be replaced or how long it will last because each person is different. Some people wear it every night, while others only wear it for a few nights a month when they notice they are grinding or clenching more than usual.

It also depends on how severely you grind or clench. We have had some very heavy grinders order a new one approximately every 12 months. Some of us here have been using the same one for 3 or 4 years.

Brux is made with two different materials to improve the durability and longevity, so it should last quite a while for most people.

We offer discounts for repeat buyers by emailing us for a discount code.