--- product_id: 88786723 title: "RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders" brand: "tongue guard" price: "VT9845" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Tongue Guard" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/88786723-rpe-tongue-guard-prevents-and-helps-heal-tongue-sores-caused store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Compatible with most expanders Custom molds to fit mouth Soft protective barrier RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders **Brand:** tongue guard **Price:** VT9845 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦷 Protect your smile, prevent the pain — because comfort is the new cool! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders by tongue guard - **How much does it cost?** VT9845 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/88786723-rpe-tongue-guard-prevents-and-helps-heal-tongue-sores-caused) ## Best For - tongue guard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tongue guard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile & Reliable:** Works seamlessly with most rapid palatal expanders and orthodontic appliances. - • **Effortless Setup at Home:** Includes forming trays and storage case—no appliance modifications needed. - • **Pain-Free Orthodontic Comfort:** Soft, flexible barrier stops painful tongue cuts from dental expanders. - • **Tailored Fit for All-Day Wear:** Custom molds easily to your child’s mouth for secure, comfortable protection day and night. - • **Trusted by Thousands of Parents:** Over 15,000 sold in 7+ years, proven to speed healing and reduce irritation. ## Overview The RPE Tongue Guard is a custom-fit, soft dental barrier designed to prevent and heal tongue sores caused by rapid palatal expanders. Developed by a dental technician parent, it molds easily to fit your child’s mouth, stays securely in place, and reduces irritation without bulky hardware or appliance modifications. Trusted by over 15,000 parents for 7+ years, it includes forming trays and a storage case for easy at-home use and is compatible with most orthodontic expanders. ## Description The Tongue Guard is a custom-fit tray designed to create a smooth, comfortable barrier between your tongue and dental appliances. It helps reduce irritation by gently separating the tongue from rough or exposed areas of orthodontic hardware. The guard molds to the shape of your mouth for a personalized fit and can be worn as needed while your mouth adjusts to new or existing appliances. We are transitioning to a dye free material so your produt may by pink or yellow. The yellow is dye free. Key Features: Creates a comfortable barrier between the tongue and dental appliances Custom molds to fit your mouth Helps reduce irritation during orthodontic adjustments Includes three trays to accommodate changes in your mouth over time Designed for use with a variety of dental appliances, including all-metal Rapid Palatal Expanders Made in the USA Usage Guidance: The guard can be molded by warming the tray and pressing it gently to the roof of your mouth so it conforms to your shape. After molding, trim along the inside edge of the tooth marks for a smooth, comfortable fit. Use only as intended and periodically inspect the guard for wear. If you have questions about the product or need assistance, you can contact the seller through your desertcart order page. Review: Also helps with post tooth extraction tongue pain!! - I did not buy this product for orthodontic pain. I had a big lower molar pulled/extracted and I found that my tongue was getting lacerated by my sharp teeth (normal sharp - they could not be filed down or anything). I had a bone graft and I'm looking at MONTHS before a crown is back in place to protect my tongue. I've tried numerous products (orthodontic wax, various dental guards, all kinds of gum) and this is the best product so far. With water heated to about 112F, I just set the wax in the water for 5-10 seconds, then place it in my mouth lightly, barely biting down at first. I repeat this over and over until it's basically in the right shape. I never really bite down hard, but when I'm sure it's about right, I'll bite with some firmness. I also use my fingers to pinch it in (while warm) wherever necessary, or make the wax thinner so it doesn't rub. It works like a charm. I have made one mold of the top of my palate where it extends down below the lower teeth on the inside so my tongue is fully protected from upper and lower teeth at night. I also cut one wax template in half (or a third really) and made a smaller mold that just covers the lower left side, extending over the horrible healing gap, which is not hurt by this mold. This one is good for talking during the day. Talking is actually the worst of all my problems. I had fallen silent for weeks because of this problem. I can talk normally again and no one even notices. I still feel tired and feel some rubbing after several hours, but that's a huge leap ahead of the gum (irritated my gums, kept sliding around, sounded uncouth), better than the orthodontic wax (which seems softer and more comfortable at first, but then it falls apart), and better than dental guards which were too thick and impossible to speak with and made my jaws ache. So, thank you to RPE tongue guard. I have a feeling I'll be buying more of these. I think they're worth the price, even if I have to buy a new pack each month (but I'm not sure yet how many I'll need--maybe fewer). Review: Sticks to Equipment/No Return or Refund - My son is nine and had horrible painful bumps on his tongue. This product was recommended by our orthodontist to speed healing and improve comfort. We placed the warm mold on the roof of his mouth over the expander, following instructions, and it got stuck to my son’s expander. It was very painful and difficult to remove, and I was concerned it would cause damage to his equipment. Pieces of the wax remained in the crevices of the expander, which we had to spray out with warm water using a water pik. Lots of tears and no relief… now we have two unused pieces of wax (since it comes with three) and I can’t figure out a way to contact the seller for a refund/return. ## Features - Stops Painful Tongue Cuts from Expanders Creates a soft protective barrier between your child’s tongue and dental expanders (RPE / palatal expanders) to prevent sores, cuts, and constant irritation. - Invented by a dental technician Parent, Not a Corporation Designed after my own child suffered tongue injuries from an expander — made to solve the real problem orthodontic wax often can’t. - Custom Fit for Maximum Comfort Soft, flexible material molds easily to fit your child’s mouth, staying in place during talking and sleeping without bulky hardware. - Easy to Use – No Appliance Modification Includes forming trays and storage case for simple setup at home; works with most rapid palatal expanders and orthodontic appliances. - Trusted by Thousands of Parents Used for over 7 years with 15,000+ sold to help kids stay comfortable and heal faster during orthodontic treatment. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0741MHG5W | | ASIN | B0741MHG5W | | Best Sellers Rank | #164,968 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #162 in Tongue Brushes, Scrapers & Cleaners | | Brand Name | Tongue Guard | | Closure Type | Snap | | Collection Name | Dental Protection | | Color | may vary | | Condition Type | Body Jewelry Grade | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars (544) | | Date First Available | May 16, 2017 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 3 inches | | Item Length | 4 Inches | | Item Type Name | tongue guard | | Item Weight | 0.06 Kilograms | | Item model number | Trainer | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 3 inches; 2.08 ounces | | UPC | 686315010929 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+OJaxrXzL.jpg) ![RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tcfs7-+CL.jpg) ![RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jWAY4MyTL.jpg) ![RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71umnLDcRKL.jpg) ![RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o6pKnsW6L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What happened to the free Prime shipping for this product??** A: Amazon has them in stock but is dispersing them to several different Fulfillment center locations. Once they are checked back in, they will be available Prime FBA. It may take a couple more days. Please check back. Sorry for the inconvenience. **Q: Do you think this would work to protect the very back side of your tongue from a protrusion in your jaw?** A: It protects the tongue from the appliance on the roof of the mouth. It didn’t cover the sides Of his tongue. However it is made of wax and can be warmed and molded to the shape you want Just don’t make it too thin **Q: Can you sleep with this on?** A: My daughter did sleep with it a few nights. Her mouth was so raw from the expander cutting her tongue. What was great about this product is that it gave her tongue time to heal and sort of callous over, then she didn't need it anymore. She wore it daily for about 2 weeks. Then all of the rawness she was experiencing healed and she didn't need it anymore. I wish I had found this a few weeks earlier. It would have saved her a lot of discomfort and tears. **Q: I do not have braces.I can, in my sleep bite down on my tongue. Can this product keep my tongue in my mouth?** A: not really, it comes as a flat disk and your heat from your mouth to form it to your inside of mouth for a perfect fit. It only lasts about two times for each one, I think it comes with 3 I believe. I decided to use teeth grinding guards as they are cheaper . ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Also helps with post tooth extraction tongue pain!! *by N***H on September 3, 2025* I did not buy this product for orthodontic pain. I had a big lower molar pulled/extracted and I found that my tongue was getting lacerated by my sharp teeth (normal sharp - they could not be filed down or anything). I had a bone graft and I'm looking at MONTHS before a crown is back in place to protect my tongue. I've tried numerous products (orthodontic wax, various dental guards, all kinds of gum) and this is the best product so far. With water heated to about 112F, I just set the wax in the water for 5-10 seconds, then place it in my mouth lightly, barely biting down at first. I repeat this over and over until it's basically in the right shape. I never really bite down hard, but when I'm sure it's about right, I'll bite with some firmness. I also use my fingers to pinch it in (while warm) wherever necessary, or make the wax thinner so it doesn't rub. It works like a charm. I have made one mold of the top of my palate where it extends down below the lower teeth on the inside so my tongue is fully protected from upper and lower teeth at night. I also cut one wax template in half (or a third really) and made a smaller mold that just covers the lower left side, extending over the horrible healing gap, which is not hurt by this mold. This one is good for talking during the day. Talking is actually the worst of all my problems. I had fallen silent for weeks because of this problem. I can talk normally again and no one even notices. I still feel tired and feel some rubbing after several hours, but that's a huge leap ahead of the gum (irritated my gums, kept sliding around, sounded uncouth), better than the orthodontic wax (which seems softer and more comfortable at first, but then it falls apart), and better than dental guards which were too thick and impossible to speak with and made my jaws ache. So, thank you to RPE tongue guard. I have a feeling I'll be buying more of these. I think they're worth the price, even if I have to buy a new pack each month (but I'm not sure yet how many I'll need--maybe fewer). ### ⭐ Sticks to Equipment/No Return or Refund *by A***A on October 12, 2023* My son is nine and had horrible painful bumps on his tongue. This product was recommended by our orthodontist to speed healing and improve comfort. We placed the warm mold on the roof of his mouth over the expander, following instructions, and it got stuck to my son’s expander. It was very painful and difficult to remove, and I was concerned it would cause damage to his equipment. Pieces of the wax remained in the crevices of the expander, which we had to spray out with warm water using a water pik. Lots of tears and no relief… now we have two unused pieces of wax (since it comes with three) and I can’t figure out a way to contact the seller for a refund/return. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Product doesn’t last long !!!! *by T***K on October 6, 2025* I’m giving this product ⭐️⭐️⭐️only because they give you more than 1 guard, it comes with 3. I now see why! They don’t last more than a week. The concept is great and easy to work with but it’s too soft and eventually in the last guard we made a hole 🕳️ formed in the top where my sons deepest part of the roof of his mouth was. It helped him but these didn’t last. I followed what another customer review said to do and I wish I knew this sooner. I purchased dental thermal beads for $7 and molded my own. Took a few tries to get it right but if you mess it up you just put it back in hot water and remold it. Third time was a charm!!!!! As I expand his expander and his mouth changes I can just put back in HOT HOT water and wait for it to turn clear and then remold. Don’t waste your money 💵 j this product and go buy some THERMAL BEADS and make your own. ## Frequently Bought Together - RPE Tongue Guard: Prevents and Helps Heal Tongue Sores Caused by Dental Expanders - Braces Wax,10 Pack. Dental Wax for Braces & Aligners, Unscented & Flavorless - 50 Premium Orthodontic Wax-Strips. White Cases. Includes storage case. Food Grade ortho bracewax. Fresh Knight. (White) - OrthoDots CLEAR – Moisture Activated Braces Wax Alternative for Pain Caused by Braces, Clear Aligner Trays, and Other Orthodontic Appliances. 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