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Custom Night Guard From $129.95 + Free Delivery @ The Knight Guard

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Custom Night Guard From $129.95 + Free Delivery @ The Knight Guard
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AssociatedLtheknightguard on 20/06/2017 - 15:08 theknightguard.com.au (326 clicks)
Last edited 22/06/2017 - 10:24 by 1 other user

If you grind your teeth at night, investing in a custom night plate can be an expensive experience, especially if you do not have private health insurance. You can pay a significant amount for these things.

The Knight Guard offers custom quality and comfort, for an affordable price and from the comfort of your own home with the Home Impression Kit.

Backed by a 7 day money back guarantee, The Knight Guard is brought to you by ASX-listed dental manufacturing company, Impression Healthcare, and is custom made by qualified dental technicians in their lab in Melbourne.

  • 7 day money back guarantee
  • Free express delivery
  • 4 options available for people with a light through to heavy grinding problem

1.5mm Hard $129.95
4mm Soft $129.95
2mm Soft/Hard $149.95
3mm Soft/Hard (Acrylic Bite Platform) $229.95

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  • limucat on 20/06/2017 - 15:53
    +1

    MY 5 year old grinds his teeth. Are there any available for kids? SAme pricing for children?

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 20/06/2017 - 16:04

      Good question, Limucat. We don't recommend our product for anybody under 16. It's recommended you have a chat to your dentist about your little one. :)

  • ZJack on 20/06/2017 - 16:25
    +1

    So my dentist recommends I get the $500 option. Your product sounds great. How do i know which of your options to select?

    • ZJack on 20/06/2017 - 16:27
      +2

      Can i also point out that this seems to be the regular price on your site… i dont see any discounts

      • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 20/06/2017 - 17:20

        The reason I posted the bargain, is because when compared to the alternative, I think most will agree it is.

        • PJC on 20/06/2017 - 23:56
          +2

          Since this is your regular price this is therefore not a bargain. It is an advertisement.

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:faq_merchants
          OzBargain is a bargain sharing community, and it is not a place for advertisements unless you have a special offer for our members.

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 20/06/2017 - 17:19

      Hi ZJack - It comes down to what you have been diagnosed as - a light, moderate, or heavy grinder? If you're light, the 4mm Soft may be your best choice. If you're heavy, that's what the 3mm Soft/Hard (Acrylic Bite Platform) is aimed toward. The 2mm Soft/Hard is a bit more versatile. The 1.5mm Hard is aimed at light night grinding, and daytime use - it's essentially an invisible retainer.

  • macrocephalic on 20/06/2017 - 16:25
    +2

    What makes this one worth 100x as much as a hot water mouldable one?

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 20/06/2017 - 16:52
      +1

      Good question, Macro. And there is a myriad of reasons why a custom night guard is better than - what we would call - a boil and bite night guard.

      Here are the key benefits:

      Fit - More comfortable, won't dislodge during the night.
      Longevity & Quality - The hard layer splints do not wear as easy, and still have the comfort of a cushioned fitting surface.
      Effectiveness - The layer of plastic is even, ensuring an even contact with the bottom teeth/occlusion, reducing the likelihood of damage to your teeth.
      TMJ Problems - Due to its relative thinness, long term use is less likely to cause TMJ problems.

      Traditionally, you would pay 5-7x more for a custom night guard. That's where we come in. :)

  • draw16 on 20/06/2017 - 16:58
    +1

    Can I claim health insurance extras benefit from this? Dental item code 965.

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 20/06/2017 - 17:00

      Hi Draw - No, we're not registered in such a way. That said, a lot of people that do try and claim their night guard through health insurance are faced with a sizeable gap. We've priced our product in a way that's affordable even without health insurance. Cheers, PG

  • Hero on 20/06/2017 - 17:28
    +1

    I bought the below and they work fine. Been using them now for around 7 months with no issues.

    Moulds into your teeth with boiling water.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYZA8DA/ref=ox_sc_saved_im…

    • [Deactivated] on 20/06/2017 - 18:05
      +1

      How is it different to Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321488951733

      • Chickenleg on 20/06/2017 - 18:42

        i hated these ones, way too chunky for my liking

        • [Deactivated] on 20/06/2017 - 19:27

          Yes it is crap, the Amazon guard looks the same just more $$$.

          Best to just go dentist and get a proper one made up. All these cheap alternatives just cost more in the end

      • Hero on 21/06/2017 - 12:52

        The amazon one is bpa free and comes with 3.

  • PJC on 21/06/2017 - 00:06
    +1

    Negging because much cheaper Custom Mouldable Dental Night Guards proliferate elsewhere, ie this pack of 4:-

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DENTALCARE-Anti-Teeth-Grinding-Cu…
    $41.35 - 5% code C5OZ = $39.28 Free Postage

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 21/06/2017 - 09:52

      They're far from custom, PJC.

      • PJC on 21/06/2017 - 10:49
        +2

        And this post is far from a bargain.
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:deal_posting_guidelin…
        Merchants & Store Representative
        As OzBargain is a community website, deals that you have posted will be judged and voted by our community members. Post when you have a bargain and not just for advertising purposes.

  • Hogg on 21/06/2017 - 06:02
    +5

    Oooookay I'm really shocked that this kind of business model even exists.

    A night guard, otherwise known as an occlusal splint, is a dental device used to treat a dental problem. This almost feels like backyard dentistry.

    The products listed on this website are not a therapeutic dental appliance
    As this is not a therapeutic device we cannot guarantee the longevity of the night guard due to the customer making a self assessment.

    So it appears from their disclaimer that they claim this device is not therapeutic. But isn't the whole sales pitch that it will treat grinding?

    Great loophole there. So all I have to do when I want to treat people's medical problems legally is claim that I'm not giving them medical treatment?

    Even getting pass the potential legalities of it:

    • It's hard enough for a dentist to get a good impression for night guards let alone a DIY kit.

    • Night guard impressions need to be much more accurate than mouth guard impressions because the fit has to be perfect.

    • No matter how accurate the impression is, I have never come across a night guard that didn't need adjusting before giving it to the patient.

    • They only way I can think of these night gaurds fitting is if they build in a margin of error (i.e. it's not actually tightly fitted to all your teeth). If that's the case. They're right, it is not therapeutic.

    I'm all for disruptions and innovation but I feel this has gone too far. It's the online equivalent of backyard dentistry. Hopefully the smart ozb community can see it for what it is.

    • PJC on 21/06/2017 - 10:50
      +2

      Superb input.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2017 - 14:18
      +1

      Waiting for a reply….. Hear crickets cipp ciip cipp

  • lainey13 on 21/06/2017 - 09:46
    +1

    I only paid out of pocket $90 for my custom made one from a dentist. Still going strong 4 years later (chewed up but not cracked). I will go for a checkup and see how much gap is now required for a new one.

    • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 21/06/2017 - 09:50

      You got out of it pretty well. :)

  • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2017 - 14:44
    +2

    @Hogg has pretty much covered it above, but allow me my $3.50.

    I'm not a dentist, but i do have extra-curricular knowledge of these things.

    You need to be very careful with bite splints.
    If it doesn't fit properly, it might shuffle your teeth around, especially if you have the bite of a hyena.
    If it doesn't fit properly (esp if it's too thick), your teeth can get driven deeper into the bone, so that your teeth no longer mesh (or meet) properly.
    Yes, teeth can move around with a little bit of encouragement, and that's what you might need to shuffle them all back into place again.

    You need a decent dentist to make sure (1) this is required in the first place, (2) you're a suitable candidate for one, (3) there are no better alternatives (such as gold onlays for example), (4) it actually fits properly. Yes, dentists will use a technician to get one made, but you don't want a technician to be the only one involved.

    BTW there's a word for the fact that when you have the same material grinding against itself it tends to destroy itself. It's why you'll find bushes all over the place in vehicles. That's why say gold on teeth is not as bad as teeth on teeth - different material. Someone remind me of the word…

    This looks like a relatively new outfit. Don't expect them to be around in 5 years as by then the negligence claims would have worked their way through the courts. This is my serious face.

    • PJC on 21/06/2017 - 17:07

      Good points.

  • jasonlah on 21/06/2017 - 17:37
    +2

    Dentist here
    This is a really good deal for me because it is even cheaper than what my lab charges me! (does that sound alarm bells?)

    In all seriousness, this is actually quite dangerous. A night guard or occlusal splint is used to treat nocturnal bruxism and prevent the wearing down of the teeth. It is a dental treatment for a specific diagnosed problems.

    People grind their teeth for different reasons such as stress, poor occlusion, TMJ problems, sleep apneoa. There is no once size fits all nightguard. the problem must be diagnosed by a dentist or specialist for it to be treated.

    If you go ahead and just get a nightguard it can damage your occlusion further or cause TMJ (jaw joint) problems

    There are also may different types of nightguards or splints to treat the different diagnoses - such as a flat plane splint, michigans splint, canine rise splint, anterior coverage splint, soft elastomer splint, layered splits etc….

    In order for the splint to work, the dentist also has to measure your jaw and the bite relations - that is, how you bite down normally, then how you bite down with your jaw in the protruded positions and then touching your canine teeth etc. There are alot of things to consider.

    Just compare this to buying antibiotics over the internet. Would you trust yourself to diagnose a problem and then buy a random one size fits all antibiotic over the internet? without a proper diagnosis from a doctor?

    I would like the rep to answer these questions.

    • PJC on 21/06/2017 - 19:19
      +1

      More superb input.

    • DariusEngine on 28/06/2017 - 12:25
      -2

      Wow. This is rich coming from a Dentist..
      A profession that has miss diagnosed and over treated peoples conditions for decades all in the name of a quick buck.
      Need I only mention the Anterior Clenching Inhibitor that totally destroyed countless hundreds of patients occlusion with anterior open bite, and they are still using them today.
      Whats the old saying about people in glass houses???

      • PJC on 28/06/2017 - 15:10

        Member jasonliah's input helps fellow OzBargain members decide whether to purchase OP's product. How many will you buy?

        • DariusEngine on 28/06/2017 - 15:13

          Already purchased one. Sounds like a great affordable option.

        • PJC on 28/06/2017 - 15:22

          @DariusEngine: Not even Associated OP claims dentists are involved in that product. As for that saying, is it … people in glass houses should avoid sockpuppeting?

      • jasonlah on 28/06/2017 - 21:47
        +1

        Guess my degree counts for nothing then haha

        And did you really have to sign up just to post this comment that you don't like dentists?

  • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 22/06/2017 - 10:23

    Hi all. Working on some responses. Please bear with. :)

    • PJC on 25/06/2017 - 19:59
      +1

      I'm not holding my breath …

  • Associatedtheknightguard @ theknightguard.com.au on 26/06/2017 - 17:11

    The Knight Guard stands to provide an alternative to the cheap boil ‘n’ bite night guards a lot of people resort to using. I am sure we can all agree that sticking a piece of boiling hot plastic in your mouth isn’t the best thing.

    We’re not out to deter people from visiting the dentist. Not at all - if one feels they have a grinding problem, they should visit the dentist. But we’re providing a more affordable custom alternative to those that don’t have private health and/or can’t afford, or wouldn’t, visit the dentist.

    We’re definitely not a backyard operator. We have a highly credentialed advisory board. And, our product is made by qualified dental technicians.

    What's more, we have a committed customer service team that's there to ensure the product meets expectations.

    Cheers, Paul

    • jasonlah on 26/06/2017 - 23:33
      +1

      You have answered none of the questions regarding efficacy and the safety of the product. How can you possibly make a nightguard that works and has even occlusion by taking only the impression of the top teeth as demonstrated in your video, without an impression of the opposing lower arch and bite registration?

      What's next, do it yourself dentures?

    • [Deactivated] on 29/06/2017 - 00:47
      +1

      Thank you for message.

      Can you please advise who is on your Advisory Board, together with their credentials (qualifications & experience).
      Thank you.

      Now [9] days since i've bought a watch.

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