Remvia is a novel, FDA-cleared device designed to help address clenching and grinding (bruxism). Instead of simply cushioning the teeth like a traditional night guard, Remvia was designed to approach the problem in a different way. 

Each Remvia device is custom-made for the patient and designed to be worn comfortably during times when clenching or grinding may occur. The system includes a device for each side of the mouth. 

Traditional night guards sit between the upper and lower teeth and act as a barrier to help protect the teeth from grinding forces. 

Remvia sits primarily in the cheek, with a small extension positioned behind the molars rather than between the teeth. When the teeth come fully together, the extension behind the molars engages, allowing the device to function differently from traditional night guards while remaining small and comfortable to wear. 

Many people who clench or grind their teeth have already tried traditional night guards but notice they are still clenching. Over time, this can contribute to worn or chipped teeth, jaw soreness, muscle tension, or symptoms associated with TMJ. 

Remvia is designed to help protect against teeth grinding, bruxism, and jaw clenching while the device is being worn. It may also provide short-term relief from muscle spasm due to occlusal interference and help prevent chronic tension and TMJ syndrome associated with chronic jaw clenching. 

Remvia is 3D-printed from a medical-grade material used in many modern medical devices. It has been tested to ensure it is safe for contact with the body, including inside the mouth. 

The material is soft, flexible, and durable so it can be worn comfortably and safely during sleep or other times when clenching or grinding may occur.

Unlike traditional night guards that sit directly on the teeth, Remvia does not cover the biting surfaces. Because of this, it can generally be used by people with crowns, veneers, implants, and other dental work. 

This design also means that if dental work changes over time—such as getting a new crown—Remvia typically does not need to be adjusted or remade. 

Remvia is designed to be less invasive than traditional night guards because it does not sit between the teeth. Many people find it very comfortable when their teeth are at rest and not in contact. 

When clenching or grinding occurs and the teeth come fully together, the extension behind the molars engages as part of the device’s design. 

In many cases, yes. Because Remvia does not sit on the teeth like a traditional night guard, it can often be worn with retainers or during orthodontic treatment. 

For retainers, impressions are typically taken with the retainers in place so the device is designed to fit alongside them. Your dentist can help determine what will work best based on your specific appliance. 

Remvia sits primarily in the cheek rather than covering the roof of the mouth or sitting between the teeth. Because of this smaller design, most people do not experience a gag reflex when wearing it. 

As with any new device, it may feel slightly unfamiliar at first, but most people adjust quickly.

When you first begin wearing Remvia, it may feel new or slightly unusual simply because it is something you have not worn before. Some people also notice a little extra saliva at first, which is a normal response when introducing something new into the mouth. 

Most people adjust quickly. Many people find the device comfortable when their teeth are at rest, while the extension behind the molars only engages when the teeth come fully together during clenching or grinding. 

Remvia is designed to help protect against the forces associated with clenching and grinding while the device is being worn. Because clenching and grinding can have different causes for different people, individual experiences can vary. 

Your dentist can help determine whether Remvia is an appropriate option based on your symptoms and goals for treatment. 

Most people adjust to wearing Remvia fairly quickly. As with any new device, it may feel a little unfamiliar at first simply because it is something new in the mouth. With regular use, most people become comfortable with how the device sits in the cheek and how it feels during normal rest and movement of the mouth. 

Remvia is custom made for each patient and generally stays in place while being worn. Because the material is soft and flexible, the mouth can move naturally during sleep with the device in place. 

If the device does come out during sleep, it is not a concern. The custom fit usually keeps this from happening, but if it does occur occasionally it is not a problem