Wearing your night guard consistently is what actually protects your enamel from clenching and grinding forces while you sleep.
Below are five evidence-backed strategies plus a ready-to-use nightly routine and troubleshooting guide.
1. Lock in an “if-then” plan (it really works)
Write one simple line and follow it nightly: “If I finish brushing, then I put in my night guard.” These “implementation intentions” reliably boost follow-through across many health behaviors in controlled studies and meta-analyses.
Pro move: Write your sentence on a sticky note and place it where you brush. Say it out loud for the first week.
2. Make the cue impossible to miss
Put your guard next to your toothbrush in a ventilated hard case so you see it when you brush,and so it dries between uses. Ventilated cases help moisture escape, discouraging bacterial growth (ADA MouthHealthy). 
Speed up your routine: after your quick rinse, a pump of Night Guard Cleaning + Teeth Whitening Foam keeps it fresh and ready.
3. Track a streak (habits take longer than people think)
Habits don’t usually “stick” in 21 days. One real-world study modeled the average time to a stable habit at about 66 days (range 18–254 days),so aim for consistency, not perfection.
Try a simple notes app or calendar and mark every “guard night.” Miss one? Start the streak again the very next night.
4. Reduce friction so “guard in” feels easy
Anything that shortens the steps will raise your odds of doing it. Keep the guard clean, dry, and close by. After cleaning, let it air-dry and store it in that ventilated case; avoid heat and hot water that can warp materials (ADA MouthHealthy). 
Make it effortless with a weekly cycle in the Remi Ultrasonic Cleaner and a quick nightly refresh with Night Guard Cleaning + Teeth Whitening Foam.
5. Support your bedtime routine (so wearing the guard happens on autopilot)
Good sleep hygiene, regular schedule, wind-down routine, and a bedroom set up for sleep, makes it easier to follow through at night (Sleep Foundation). 
If you’re sensitive to stimulants, avoid caffeine late in the day to protect sleep quality, which can help reduce late-night forgetfulness (Sleep Foundation). 
Comfort helps too: a well-fitted Remi Custom Night Guard is easier to wear consistently.
Your 60-second nightly routine
1. Brush and floss.
2. Rinse guard with cool water; (optional) 1 pump of Remi Foam.
3. Insert guard (this is your “then” step from Tip #1).
4. Place ventilated case on the counter so you see it in the morning.
5. In the morning: rinse, air-dry, then store in the ventilated case (ADA MouthHealthy). 
Troubleshooting common roadblocks
“I forget on the couch.”
Put a small reminder card in your bedroom: “Brush → Guard → Sleep.” Create a second if-then: If I walk into the bedroom, then I check for my guard. (Yes—layering plans is supported in implementation-intention research.)
“It feels icky.”
Stick to a quick nightly rinse/foam and a weekly deeper clean. Let it dry fully and store in a ventilated case to avoid odors.
“Travel throws me off.”
Make a tiny sleep kit: ventilated case, travel-size foam, and a note with your if-then plan. Keep it in your dopp kit so it’s always packed.
“I’m not convinced it matters.”
A guard separates your teeth and helps stop damage from clenching and grinding—consistency is what protects enamel over time.
Helpful add-ons from Remi
• Remi Custom Night Guard: comfortable fit = higher nightly wear.
• Night Guard Cleaning + Teeth Whitening Foam: fast daily refresh so you never skip.
• Ultrasonic Cleaner: hands-off weekly clean that keeps your routine friction-free.
• Bonus hygiene ally: UV Toothbrush Sanitizer to keep your brush fresher between uses (separate from your guard).
