Mine usually lasts around a year or so, but it definitely depends on how stressed I am. When work gets crazy, I grind way harder and it wears out faster. I agree about the cleaning part—keeping it dry and clean helps a ton with durability. Have you tried soaking it occasionally in denture cleaner tablets? Sounds weird, but my dentist recommended it, and it actually helps keep it fresh and clear-looking longer.
That's interesting about the denture tablets—I never would've thought of that. Does it leave any weird taste afterward, or is it pretty neutral? Mine usually lasts around 8-10 months, but honestly, I've never been great about keeping it dry, so maybe that's part of the issue. Work stress definitely speeds up the wear on mine too, so I feel you there. Might have to give your dentist's trick a try and see if it helps stretch things out a bit longer.
"Work stress definitely speeds up the wear on mine too, so I feel you there."
Yeah, stress grinding is no joke...been there myself. The denture tablets trick is pretty neutral taste-wise, at least for me. Keeping it dry does help, but honestly, 8-10 months isn't bad at all considering daily use. Hang in there!
"Yeah, stress grinding is no joke...been there myself."
Totally agree—stress grinding can really chew through a guard faster than you'd think. Ever tried switching up the material? Some patients find thicker or dual-layer guards hold up a bit better under heavy pressure. Worth considering maybe.
I've definitely found thicker guards help a bit, but honestly, even those don't last forever if you're grinding hard. Ever tried the dual-layer ones? For me, they seem to hold up longer and cushion better. Also heard some folks say that relaxation stuff before bed—like meditation or stretching—can ease the grinding intensity. Maybe worth a shot if you haven't yet...
