DO I REALLY NEED?

THIS mouthguard is designed to keep upper and lower teeth apart to prevent wear from excessive teeth grinding at night, known as bruxism. The idea is that the bite plates are slowly ground down instead. Many users claim it reduces headaches and facial pain, too. EXPERT VERDICT: ‘Mouthguards like this have been proven to be effective and can especially help people who suffer from anxiety or stress,’ says Dr Ben Atkins, a dentist in Salford and trustee of the Oral Health Foundation.

‘Bruxism can lead to severe tooth sensitivity and contribute to stress-related headaches and neck pain, which these guards can help prevent.

‘This is adjustable, but I would advise speaking to a dentist to get the right size, and to check there is no other underlying cause.’