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Night Guards in Beverly Hills

Wake up without jaw pain and protect worn teeth with a custom night guard, from a Beverly Hills dentist with 27 years correcting bites. Choose your dentist wisely.

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Protect Your Teeth While You Sleep.

and clenching. Dr. Joseph Goodman has treated Beverly Hills patients for 27 years, and courts have appointed him as an expert witness in complex dental cases. He fits each guard to your bite, then looks for why you grind in the first place. A boxed guard from a drugstore cannot do either.

Grinding wears down enamel, fractures teeth, and leaves you with morning headaches and a sore jaw. Most people do it in their sleep and never notice until a tooth chips. A custom guard cushions the force and protects the teeth you have. Below you will find the warning signs, how a custom guard compares to store versions, what drives the grinding, and honest cost numbers.

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What is bruxism, and how do you know you have it?

Bruxism is the clinical name for grinding and clenching your teeth. About 1 in 10 adults do it in their sleep, and many more do it awake under stress. Sleep bruxism happens while you rest, so you rarely feel it. Awake bruxism happens during the day, often when you concentrate or tense up.

Your dentist often spots it before you do. Flattened, worn, or chipped teeth show the pattern, and a sore jaw in the morning adds to it. If a partner hears grinding at night, take it seriously. Left alone, the force keeps building, and the repairs get bigger and cost more.

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(310) 860-9311

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241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

Office Hours

Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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What are the warning signs of teeth grinding?

Teeth grinding often shows up as damage before you catch yourself doing it. Morning headaches and a tight jaw are the common first clues. The ADA reports more than 70 percent of dentists have seen a rise in patients who grind or clench. Watch for the signs below and bring any of them to us.

  • Morning headaches or facial pain
  • A sore or tired jaw when you wake up
  • Teeth gone flat, worn, or chipped
  • Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold
  • A grinding sound your partner hears at night
  • Fractured fillings or worn dental work

None of these signs means you will lose a tooth. They mean it is time for an exam. We check your bite, your enamel, and your jaw muscles, then tell you plainly what we see. Catch it early and a simple guard protects you. Wait, and the damage often needs crowns or more.

Is a custom night guard better than one from the store?

A custom night guard from your dentist fits your exact bite, so it protects every tooth and stays comfortable enough to wear all night. Store guards and boil-and-bite versions cost less, but they fit loosely and often wear through in 6 to 12 months. A poor fit can even shift your teeth.

Factor Custom guard from the dentist Store or boil-and-bite guard
Fit Molded to your exact bite Loose, one size or self-molded
Comfort Thin and easy to sleep in Often bulky
Protection Spreads bite force across all teeth Uneven, may miss teeth
Lifespan Several years with care Often 6 to 12 months
Risk Fitted and adjusted by a dentist Poor fit can shift teeth

We take a quick digital scan or impression, then a lab builds your guard in hard acrylic or a dual-laminate, soft inside and firm outside. If grinding has already worn your teeth or damaged old fillings, we plan the repair around the guard. We do not do unnecessary work, so if a simple guard protects you, we stop there.

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What causes bruxism, and can a night guard stop it?

Bruxism has several triggers, and a night guard protects your teeth without curing the habit. Stress and anxiety drive most cases, and awake grinding affects up to 1 in 5 adults. A misaligned bite, some medications, and sleep apnea round out the causes. A guard shields your teeth every night while we find your trigger.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • A bite out of alignment
  • Certain medications, including some antidepressants
  • Caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco, especially at night
  • Sleep apnea and other sleep breathing problems
  • A family history of grinding

Be clear on one point. A guard cannot stop the grinding by itself. If stress is the driver, we point you toward ways to lower it. If the pattern points to a sleep breathing problem, we tell you and help you get the right sleep evaluation rather than hide it behind a guard. Treat the cause, and your teeth and your sleep both improve.

How much does a custom night guard cost in Beverly Hills?

A custom night guard from a dentist runs about 300 to 800 dollars in most of the country, and often 500 or more. Store guards cost 20 to 100 dollars, and online custom guards land around 90 to 200. Beverly Hills sits above the national average, so we give you an honest quote after the exam.

The guard is the small cost next to what grinding does to your teeth. One fractured molar can mean a crown, and years of wear can mean several. Many dental plans cover part of a night guard when grinding is damaging your teeth. We review your benefits with you and accept CareCredit, so you can spread the cost over time.

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You know the difference now. A drugstore guard is bulky and rarely fits right. A custom night guard from Dr. Goodman is molded to your bite to protect worn teeth, ease jaw pain, and stop grinding headaches. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD, California License 47521, has treated teeth grinding in Beverly Hills for 27 years, serving West Hollywood, Century City, and patients from as far as the UAE and Germany. Call (310) 860-9311 or book at topbeverlyhillsdentist.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a night guard cost for grinding teeth?

A custom night guard from a dentist usually runs 300 to 800 dollars, and often 500 or more in a market like Beverly Hills. Store and boil-and-bite guards cost 20 to 100 dollars, but they fit loosely and wear out fast. Online custom guards land around 90 to 200 dollars. As the Cleveland Clinic notes on custom versus store-bought guards, custom-made guards cost more but fit better and last longer, which is why they protect your teeth more reliably. We give you an honest quote after the exam.

Is it worth getting a night guard for teeth grinding?

For most grinders, yes. A single fractured tooth can cost far more than a guard, and years of grinding wear down enamel and dental work. A custom guard cushions the force every night and eases the morning headaches and jaw soreness grinding brings. The American Dental Association recommends a night guard to protect your teeth, and notes a custom guard made from your dentist’s mold gives the closest, most comfortable fit. It is worth it when your teeth show wear or your jaw hurts.

Does insurance cover a night guard?

Often in part. Many dental plans cover a share of a night guard when grinding is damaging your teeth, because it counts as protective treatment rather than a cosmetic extra. Coverage varies by plan, so the amount differs from one patient to the next. The Mayo Clinic lists a custom mouth guard among the standard treatments for bruxism, which supports the case for coverage. We verify your benefits before we start and accept CareCredit for any balance.

Can a night guard stop bruxism for good?

Not by itself. A night guard protects your teeth from the damage of grinding, but it does not stop the habit. Stopping the grinding means treating the cause, whether the trigger is stress, a bite issue, or a sleep breathing problem. The Cleveland Clinic points to stress reduction and treating any sleep disorder alongside the guard. At your exam, Dr. Goodman looks for your trigger and builds a plan around it, so you protect your teeth and work on the root at the same time.

Related Services

  • Bite Correction
  • TMJ and TMD Treatment
  • FACE Dentistry

The information on this page is provided to help you understand teeth whiteing and the cosmetic services Dr. Goodman provides. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or individualized treatment. (For personalized guidance, please schedule an appointment with our licensed dental professional.)

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