Night Guards Manhattan | Protect Your Teeth While You Sleep
Grinding and clenching during sleep wears down your teeth quietly over years. A custom night guard stops the damage before it starts.
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What is a Night Guard?
A night guard is a custom-fitted oral appliance worn during sleep to protect your teeth from the damage caused by bruxism, the clinical term for grinding and clenching. It creates a protective barrier between the upper and lower teeth so the grinding force is absorbed by the guard rather than your enamel.
Bruxism affects an estimated 1 in 8 adults and most do not realize they do it. Signs include worn or flattened teeth, jaw pain or soreness in the morning, frequent headaches, and sensitivity. A custom night guard from your dentist provides far more effective protection than any over-the-counter alternative.
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A custom night guard may be right for you if any of the following apply:
You wake up with jaw pain, soreness, or stiffness
You frequently have morning headaches or tension around your temples
Your teeth look flatter or shorter than they used to and show visible wear
A sleep partner has told you that you grind your teeth at night
You have had multiple cracked or chipped teeth without a clear traumatic cause
What to Expect During night guard consulatation
step by step Procedure
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Our team examines your teeth for wear patterns and signs of bruxism, and discusses your symptoms. This confirms whether a night guard is appropriate and helps determine the right type and thickness for your level of grinding.
Impressions or Digital Scan
An impression or digital scan of your teeth is taken to create a precise mold. This ensures your night guard fits exactly to your unique bite rather than the approximate fit of an over-the-counter option.
Lab Fabrication
Your custom night guard is fabricated in a dental laboratory from high-quality materials. This process typically takes 5 to 10 business days. The result is a durable, precisely fitted appliance that is far more effective and comfortable than store-bought alternatives.
Fitting and Adjustment
At your second appointment the night guard is checked for fit and adjusted as needed. Our team shows you how to wear it, clean it, and store it properly to maximize its lifespan.
Benefits
BENEFITS of a night guard
Protects Your Enamel
Enamel cannot regenerate. Once it is worn away from grinding it is gone permanently. A night guard stops that erosion before it causes irreversible damage.
Reduces Morning Pain
Most patients who grind report significant reduction in jaw soreness, morning headaches, and facial tension within a few weeks of wearing a night guard consistently.
Protects Dental Work
Grinding puts extreme stress on crowns, veneers, bridges, and implants. A night guard is one of the most important protections for any existing dental restoration.
Custom Fit Matters
A professionally made night guard is precisely fitted to your bite, more comfortable to wear, and significantly more durable than anything available at a pharmacy.
How Much Does Custom Night Guard Cost in Manhattan?
A custom night guard from a dental office in Manhattan typically ranges from $300 to $700. Over-the-counter alternatives cost less upfront but offer inferior protection and often cause more problems than they solve with an imprecise fit. Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of the cost of a custom night guard. Our team verifies your benefits before your appointment.
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Night Guard FAQs
A custom night guard is precision-fitted to your exact bite using dental impressions or a digital scan. Store-bought guards are generic shapes that do not fit accurately, are less comfortable to wear through the night, and offer inferior protection.
With proper care, a custom night guard typically lasts 3 to 5 years for moderate grinders and longer for lighter grinders. Heavy bruxers may need a replacement sooner due to the force they place on the material.
No. A night guard protects your teeth from the effects of grinding but does not eliminate the behavior itself. Stress management, sleep hygiene, and in some cases bite adjustment or Botox therapy address the underlying cause.
Yes. The protection only works when you wear it. Most patients adapt to sleeping with the guard within 1 to 2 weeks. Consistency is important — irregular use significantly reduces the long-term benefit.
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Every procedure is available in-house and planned as part of one cohesive treatment strategy, with no outside referrals.
Dental Implants
Patients with implants should be evaluated for bruxism before placement and provided with a night guard if indicated, as excessive grinding increases the risk of implant complications.
Dental Crowns
Grinding puts significant stress on existing crowns. A night guard is often recommended alongside crown placement to protect the restoration and extend its lifespan.
Dental Exams and Cleanings
Wear patterns from bruxism are often first detected during a routine cleaning and exam. If our team spots signs of grinding, we will discuss your options at the same appointment.
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