Nightguards are a comfortable, non-invasive way to alleviate symptoms associated with TMD and bruxism. Our Lake Charles dental office offers customized nightguards to fit your mouth’s contours comfortably and allow you to get unencumbered, restful sleep.
Here’s what you need to know about nightguards, their costs, and how our dental office approaches treatment.
What Are Nightguards and How Can They Help Me?
Nightguards create a flexible but durable barrier between the teeth, preventing excessive dental wear due to bruxism. They also reposition the jaws, relieving the jaw joints and surrounding muscles, and reducing orofacial pain associated with TMD.
If you experience any of the following, a custom nightguard might be the solution for you:
- Tenderness or pain in the face, jaw, neck, shoulders, or around the ears
- Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing
- Clicking or popping when you close or open your mouth
- Lockjaw
- Swelling on the side of your face
- An uncomfortable bite
- Teeth grinding or clenching
Your dentist might recommend wearing a custom nightguard to help alleviate morning headaches, relieve TMJ jaw pain, and prevent damage to the teeth, jaws, and dental restorations.
Custom Nightguard Costs and Insurance
Your insurance should cover the cost as long as your dentist deems a nightguard medically necessary. Generally, nightguards are anywhere from $300 to $1,000, depending on your dentist, location, oral health concern, and insurance plan. Although a nightguard is an investment, most dental insurance plans allow at least some coverage, helping defray the overall cost. Wearing a nightguard saves you time and money in the long run, preventing costly dental treatment due to untreated bruxism or TMD. Plus, a custom nightguard can last for many years, especially if you take good care of it, clean it, and keep it stored safely while not wearing it.
Our knowledgeable treatment coordinator can help determine if your insurance will cover your custom nightguard. We also offer in-office financing if you want to make monthly payments to help cover your dental care.
Night Guards in Lake Charles, LA
Our Lake Charles dentists offer custom nightguards, including digital nightguards. Our digital nightguards are FDA-approved 3-D printed material we can craft on-site with digital impressions. If you have symptoms of TMD or bruxism, don’t wait to get relief! Contact our dentist in Lake Charles for custom night guards and other treatment options.