night guard
noun
variants
or less commonly nightguard
plural night guards also nightguards
: mouth guard sense 2a
… a night guard that fits between the teeth and makes grinding more difficult.—
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The saddest part is when Josh reminds her to bring her night guard.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Night guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20guard. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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