Night Guard Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

DDS tells me that he can tell I grind my teeth at night from the wear on my teeth. After the impressions were done today, I find out that it's $900 and insurance won't pay for it, but they have a payment play. $900!!!!.... Are you kidding me?? I'm calling them tomorrow and cancelling it. I'll wear something else. My wife doesn't notice I grind my teeth.

Ugh! For the last couple years, my dentist has told me that she suspects that I am clenching. I dismissed it as my teeth are in great shape and I'd never had any pain. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, when I started having horrific headaches and jaw pain. Also, I'd been noticing for the last couple months that when I fall asleep, I often wake up underbiting in a very awkward way upfront. Long story short, they convinced me to get the molds for a custom night guard. $640 is the price and I do not have dental insurance. I figured it would maybe be $300 but this is ridiculous. Still, I did it. I think it may be worth it in the long run because I don't think I'm going to be able to stop doing it on my own. It will take two weeks for the thing to be made and then I have to go back and be fitted. I'll consider it an investment, especially if it prevents me from pain and wearing down enamel. Oh, and they did mention to keep it away from my dog, which I definitely will!

Very disappointing experience with the custom-made acrylic bite guard (for upper teeth). It was supposedly designed to stop nighttime clenching but failed to do the job. It has also contributed to my bite being 'off' and my front teeth becoming misaligned. I don't know what the answer is for my clenching/TMJ issues but I am now out over $1,500 (bite guard, retainer w/bite plane, physical therapy, meds) in my attempts to get past my TMJ disorder and no one seems to be able to help (nor will they accept responsibility when the treatments they recommend fail). There is no money-back guarantee with healthcare and I have yet to find any provider who seems to actually give a hoot. I am actually worse after being treated by three dental professionals (family dentist, local orthodontist, regional oral surgeon).

I am looking for a place to order another nightguard. I am fortunate that my dentist gave me my impressions 1 year ago after my fitting. Now that I need another night guard, my dog ate it, my dentist doesn't want to use the same impressions. Why? It's only been 3 nights since I last used it. Not to mention the other options they provided for me to bond, braces (partial bar on front 2 teeth)or veeners. None of which will assist me with grinding at night.

I had a custom bite gaurd made at the end of 2009. At first, I had problems getting in the routine of wearing it every night; I had originally purchased it because of wear and tear grinding my teeth. Then I began having problems with headaches and my TMJ, and the only way I foun relief was by wearing the bite gaurd. I was told that after the first initial payment to having the bite gaurd made, there was a serial number printed on the bite gaurd that would be kept with my chart in the event that I needed to replace the bite gaurd. Imagine my dismay when I misplaced the bite gaurd and was not only told by an incredibly crass front desk receptionist that no such policy exists, but that my dental impressions that I paid HUNDREDS for were just thrown away without my knowledge; she followed up that statement by saying I would have to pay full price and go through the whole process again!!! I've learned my lesson; find a new HONEST dentist and keep the mold!!!!

I had a custom dental night guard made 16+ years ago. It lasted for years and finally broke. Back then it was $125. Since then I've used OTC ones but decided to go ahead and get a custom made one again. What a difference. It was $225 and the best money I've spent in a long time. No jaw pain, etc now. And my dentist has always given me my models (molds) to take home.

My dentist suspects that I might grind my teeth at night and recommended me a night guard. It cost me $400 for 2 visit (impression + fitting). It fits me comfortably, but i still think that $400 for a piece of cheap plastic is a bit too much. However, the insurance covers it. I would have tried to make it myself otherwise. Also ask dentist for the mold...otherwise the lab will throw it away!

Our dentist said our 14 yr. old son was grinding his teeth. He recommended getting him fitted for a night guard. Getting one from our dentist was too expensive. Bought an over-the-counter one that you boil and fit. Works great. Saved $!

same story - dog ate guard after 4 months. Insurance paid for it, but only 1 every 4 years. Lab destroyed the mold - why? For 1/2 price, lab will use previously made mold used for bleaching.

For about 2 years my dentist kept advising me to get one of these anti-bruxism splints. I kept disregarding; thinking it's a waste. But, recently, I had to get fillings on my teeth (occlusal surfaces too) due to grinding the teeth. So, I then got the dentist-made orthotic splint, for $486 and 2 visits (1 for making the impressions/molds that they sent away to dental lab; the other for fitting.) Dental insurance did not cover it! They should, since bruxism is a condition that can cause problems. My problem is that constant wearing this at nights sometimes feels that my bite is changing; dont know why.

Keep them away from pets!! My daughter and I were not told it cost me $600 a piece and my dog ate them both. What really annoyed me was that my dentist threw away the molds (impressions) that I paid for. He wants me to pay all over again. I think that is a gouge!