Night Guard in Whittier
Protect your teeth, crowns and veneers from chipping and breaking with our premium dental appliance at Perfect Smile Dental Group in Whittier.
What are the benefits of a Night guard?
- Eliminate Jaw Pain
- Prevent broken teeth and crowns
- Prevent sensitivity to Hot & Cold
- Save Your Natural Smile
- Less costly than crowns
Teeth Grindings & Teeth Clenching
Some patients are aware that they grind or clench their teeth when stressed. Many people are unaware that they grind their teeth during sleep. Teeth grinding & clenching can be extremely damaging to ALL the teeth in the mouth. Teeth grinding & clenching not only break and wear away your teeth, but they can also break dental fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges and dental veneers. A Night guard is the least expensive dental appliance that you can get to protect all your teeth and prevent costly dental treatments.
Signs of Teeth Grindings & Clenching
Teeth grinding results in shorter flat edgy teeth.
Teeth grinding results in dental abfractions at the gum line. Enamel is thinnest at the gum line. Constant teeth grinding breaks the thin enamel at the gum line and causes teeth sensitivity to hot and cold.
Night Guard Home Care
Night Guard should be kept clean each day to avoid development of fungus in the mouth by soaking it in a cup of water with a retainer cleaning tablet. Avoid brushing your it with your toothbrush and toothpaste because this can create scratches that allow bacteria to reside and create bad odor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a night guard?
Night guard is a dental appliance that rests comfortably against your teeth and gums that protects your teeth, dental fillings, crowns and dental veneers from damage when you grind or clench your teeth during the daytime or when you are sleeping.
How much does a Night Guard cost?
Nightguards cost about $300 to $500, depending on your dentist, location, and insurance plan.
Why is dentist night guard so expensive?
Night guard is custom made by skilled professionals to accurately fit and protect your teeth. It uses high quality durability materials to ensure its durability and effectiveness. While night guard may appear expensive, it is less expensive compared to the alternative outcome of having to restore all your teeth with dental crowns from grinding & clenching.
How long does a night guard last?
Night guards have an average lifespan of 1-5 years, depending on how rigorous the patients grind their teeth. Signs that you will need a new night guard are cracks, tears, holes, or any other visible damage.
Do night guards help with clenching?
Night guard does not stop you from clenching or grinding your teeth; however, it does shield and cushion the teeth from excessive wear that can eventually cause the teeth to crack or break.
Can I use over-the-counter night guard?
Over-the-counter night guard will work for some people but not others. Over-the-counter night guards are not durable & do not fit well compared to custom made night guards you get from your dentist.
How do I keep a night guard clean?
Night guard can be kept clean by soaking it in a cup of water with a retainer cleaning tablet each morning.
R H2024-04-26The staff and Dr. Yang are very professional and friendly. As others have stated Dr. Yang is very thorough and explain every problem you have including photos and further prevention. Very clean office. After endless disappointments at different offices, I am so glad to have come across this dental office. Literally the best dental office I’ve visited in California. Definitely recommend!
Teresita Cerrillo2024-04-18Great experience went to Perfect smile happy satisfied customer Great Western Dental broke my crown incomplete job so I got referred by a friend super happy 😊
nicole mora2024-04-17The staff is so nice, I liked my experience so much that now my whole family goes.
Eddie Lopez2024-04-15So far it has been a good experience at this dentist, been coming here for a few months now and they seem to care about my teeth. They are professional at what they do, so we'll see how it goes after all these procedures I need to get done by them.. Thank you
Ray Guzman2024-04-14Very professional and knowledgeable doctors and staff. Changed my whole outlook on going to the dentist
steve hernandez2024-03-31Great experience here, great customer service and great Dentist!! Across the street from my house a plus!!
sandylou Aparicio2024-03-27This place it's clean and the personal very respectful and the Dr. Yang very professional and nice. I definitely recommend this Clinic ,because I has bad experience with 3 others Dental clinics.
Skylar Pharm2024-03-25This is the best dentist in Whittier! My first impression is that the office is nice and very clean. It is a modern dental clinic, they have the latest technology. The staff is professional and friendly. They brought me in right away. Dr. Yang is very thorough and professional. He explains everything to me and answers all my questions. He also gives me advice on how to take better care of my teeth at home. I had a crown done. I absolutely love it. The dental crown looks very nice and natural. I got a lot of compliments from my friends. The appointments were painless, they made me feel comfortable. I was very impressed with the doctor and his staff. I’d definitely recommend this place. I had a great experience and will be back for my dental implant.
Heang La2024-03-25Due to severe grinding, many of my teeth have problems. I hesitated going to the dentist for many years. My main reason for coming to the dentist was that my dental bridge broke. When I came to see Dr. Yang, his office was clean, welcoming and professional. The staff was really friendly. Dr. Yang was very through during the exam. He took photos of my teeth and showed me on the X-rays where I had cavities and where I needed to have dental crowns to prevent my teeth from breaking. He told me I need a night guard to protect my teeth from breaking when I grind my teeth when I am sleeping. I was very impressed with his attention to details. He took his time in explaining and answering all my questions. I don’t think I have had a dentist that cared enough to take the time to explain everything so I can understand what was going on in my mouth. I had the best cleaning. My teeth never felt so clean before! I have been coming here for my dental needs and have been very happy with their customer service that I decided to stay with this dentist for my dental implants. I highly recommend this office!
Heang L.2024-03-25I found this dentist when I was searching for a Dentist in Whittier. Due to severe grinding, most of my teeth have problems. I hesitated going to the dentist for years until my dental bridge broke. When I came to see Dr. Yang, his office was clean, welcoming and professional. The staff was really friendly. Dr. Yang was very through during the exam. He took photos of my teeth and showed me on the X-rays where I had cavities and where I needed to have dental crowns to prevent my teeth from breaking. He also told me I needed a night guard to protect my teeth from breaking when I grind my teeth when I am sleeping. I was very impressed with his attention to details. He took his time in explaining and answering all my questions. I don't think I have had a dentist that cared enough to take the time to explain everything so I can understand what was going on in my mouth. I had the best cleaning. My teeth never felt so clean before! I have been coming here for my dental needs and have been very happy with their customer service that I decided to stay with this dentist for my dental implants. I highly recommend this office!
luis s.2024-03-05Recently went saturday 3/2/2024 to get a tooth extracted from the minute I called towards the end of getting tooth removed front desk & dentist showed professionalism. Gave a fair price friendly environment also made some recommendations worth knowing!
Joe G.2023-11-05I had a pleasant no pain experience at this dentist. Very easy to set up appointment everyone was real nice. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth M.2023-10-14I have nothing but positive things to say about this dental clinic. They saw me as soon as possible when I broke my filling and tooth and wasted no time in getting me prepped and ready for a crown. Dr. Yang is amazing. I feel very comfortable with him and his staff. He always makes sure I'm alright and not in pain before proceeding with the next step and explains everything thoroughly. I'm very happy I found him and his clinic. I couldn't ask for a better team. I definitely recommend him. 10/10 best dentist!
Gilbert P.2023-10-14I cannot say enough good things about this office. Dr. Yen is a master of his craft, i have complete confidence in his ability. I hadn't had dental check in 15 plus years and he found all my problems. I will be returning to him to address them in the near future. The front desk cleric Magdalena (hope this is correct spelling) is very knowledgeable, she will guild you thru the process with ease. It never good news to be told you need dental work, but she makes it as easy as possible. I will update this after my dental work is done and fully recovered. Furthermore, they give you an easy-to-understand paperwork detailing everything just be sure to double check the back page. I know I'm forgetting something it will be in the next update.
Sandylou A.2023-09-23Esta es una Clinica que Yo recomiendo ,toda mi familia se movió aquí por las malas experiencias en 3 Clinicas Dentales. El Dr.Yang es muy profesional y honesto y su Personal de Enfrente y Atrás son muy amables y la clínica muy limpia , Gracias a Perfect Smile Dental Group por ser muy buenos con migo y mi Familia
Bernard D.2023-08-24I developed a toothache right before my first vacation in 10 years. They were open on Saturday and took me in, took care of the problem and saved my vacation. They explain everything, take pictures and show you what's going on. There is a lot of attention to detail. Very personable and professional too. I recommend this place.V 2.2023-06-08Professional, friendly staff, extremely clean and well kept office. A friend of mine recommended this office to me. I'm a very picky person and they definitely met my high expectations. Highly recommended!K R.2023-06-08Went to Perfect Smile for a teeth cleaning. They were very professional and friendly, and the office is very nice and clean. Will be going back!
Iris K.2023-05-27Dr. Yang and the staff are so nice and helpful. The office is very clean and organized. Dr. Yang is very thorough and explains exactly what the problem is and how to prevent/treat them. I love that they are not pushy with any treatments unlike other dental offices...Thank you so much for making my teeth healthy again!
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