I had a mold made for a dental night guard, has anyone lost teeth from the making of the mold?

I finally broke down and started the process for a dental night guard. They kept telling me to get one but the price ($265 for soft) kept me from getting it. After going for cleanings every 3 months etc I figured maybe I should get one. I had bought one from the local drug store for about $30 -you micro wave it and then put into cold water but when trying to mold it I made a hole with my molars. So I fugured it was time. However when I went to get the mold made I was really surprised at how hard the stuff got, how it felt like it was going down my throat and would choak me. Then when they went to put it off it was like really yanking and I thought my teeth would come out with it, and I would lose my crown, that I already had had an Apico on. My kids had these molds made for their braces, now I wonder how I could have subjected my kids to this! So has anyone has a bad experience with teeth falling out, choaking or anything else?

I had a mold made for a dental night guard, has anyone lost teeth from the making of the mold?
it feels like your teeth will be yanked from your gums.. but they aren't


It feels like you will choke.. Its from panicking


if you ever have a mold made again.. concentrate on your toes instead.. its mind over matter








I have never heard about any permanent damage from making a mold of your mouth
Reply:The mold does become pretty tough, but you'd be surprised at how tough your teeth are, too. I once had this done at the dentist and I thought for sure I was going to choke and/or my teeth would get pulled out but once that thing popped out of my mouth, I was fine.
Reply:I have been a dental assistant for over 7 years. We have taken many impressions and I have never taken a tooth out, and trust me, we have patients with some pretty loose teeth sometimes. It isn't comfortable because it does feel like you are choking, but it's all very safe.



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