Protects Teeth
The guard takes the wear from nightly grinding, which helps keep your enamel, fillings and crowns from chipping and wearing down.
Night Guards
in Orange, CA
Waking up with a sore jaw or a dull headache you can't explain? Night guards in Orange, CA, protect your teeth from grinding while you sleep. We also look for what's causing the grinding so your mornings can start without an aching jaw.
How a Night Guard Takes the Wear Instead of Your Teeth
A night guard is a thin, custom-fitted cover you wear over your teeth while you sleep. It keeps your upper and lower teeth from grinding together, which helps protect your enamel, fillings and crowns from wear and cracks. Often, a partner who hears the grinding at night is the first to notice it.
Clenching and grinding, called bruxism, are often linked to stress, poor sleep and bite habits. We check your bite and your TMJ, the joint just in front of each ear, and ask how you've been sleeping.
If your jaw muscles are sore, FDA-cleared red light therapy for TMJ muscle pain may help along with your guard. If you show signs of sleep apnea, we'll talk about that too, since a sleep apnea appliance requires the results of a sleep study first.
The Benefits of Night Guards
Jaw Relief
Many people notice less morning jaw soreness and fewer tension headaches once they start wearing their guard every night.
Comfortable Fit
Because it's made from a digital scan, your guard fits snugly and is thin enough that most people sleep comfortably in it.
Symptoms & Sleep
We talk about jaw soreness, headaches, sleep and stress, plus anything your partner has noticed while you sleep at night.
Bite Evaluation
We look for worn spots on your teeth, check how your teeth meet and feel your jaw joints and muscles for tension.
Digital Scan
A handheld iTero scanner records both arches and the way they meet, so there are no messy impression trays to bite into.
Fitting & Care
We fit your finished guard, adjust it until your bite feels even and walk you through cleaning it each morning and storing it in its case.
Our Difference
Looks for the Cause
We ask about your sleep, stress and daily habits to help find what's behind your grinding, along with protecting your teeth.
Precise Digital Fit
Your guard is built from an iTero scan of your teeth and bite, so it matches the way your teeth meet today and fits closely.
Jaw Care in One Office
If you need more help, bite adjustment, red light therapy for sore jaw muscles and sleep apnea appliances are all available here.
Did you know…
A partner who hears the grinding at night is often the first to notice it.
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Call (714) 282-2525Very pleased, kind staff going above and beyond. Got my night guard fitted and they did a job well done. Professional all the way. I am pleased to call it my dentist home!!
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Clean office, friendly and very helpful staff… More importantly, wonderful and skillful dentists. Good work and very reasonable charges...
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We love the dental spa of Orange! Staff are great, dentists are wonderful, appointments are easy to get, facility is clean and well cared for. Highly recommend!
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Friendly staff and doctor makes you feel comfortable. Will continue to recommend Dental Spa of Orange to friends and family.
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Good cleaning and friendly staff. The Dr is very good. Been going there for years and very satisfied.
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I can not say good things about this place. They took my fear and anxiety about the dentist and made me feel safe and comfortable. I can not say enough good things about this place.
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The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. With covid making life harder the office made it seem very easy and accessable. The dental surgeon was incredible and cared about my pain management. I am definitely going back for my next dental needs.
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I’m very pleased with this office. Honesty is important to me, and this office is that. One of my biggest issues that I have come across with dentistry is charging the insurance for work not done or having work done that is not needed. My last dentist stated I needed 6 fillings and 2 crowns. I went for a second opinion here, and not one of that was needed!
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Dental spa has done multiple work for my mom's implants, she is 72 and has major implants needs. She is happy with dental spa's work. As for me, my cleaning is done here, the hygiest is the best. Thank you!
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The dentists always takes extra time with my 6 year old when he’s cleaning his teeth, so much so, that my kids actually loves going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned! The staff is very friendly, and I love that they have a toy chest for the kids when they do a good job getting their teeth cleaned. Always a great experience.
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I had wisdom teeth surgery done here and was a new patient. I felt very welcome and had an amazing experience.
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- Alan Mendez. 5 out of 5 stars. “Very pleased, kind staff going above and beyond. Got my night guard fitted and they did a job well done. Professional all the way. I am pleased to call it my dentist home!!”
- H Hasheminejad. 5 out of 5 stars. “Clean office, friendly and very helpful staff… More importantly, wonderful and skillful dentists. Good work and very reasonable charges...”
- Chen Yuee. 5 out of 5 stars. “Nice and clean place, the doctor is professional and reliable. The best dentist in the town!”
- Sumaiya Rumaan. 5 out of 5 stars. “We love the dental spa of Orange! Staff are great, dentists are wonderful, appointments are easy to get, facility is clean and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
- Candace Weaver. 5 out of 5 stars. “Friendly staff and doctor makes you feel comfortable. Will continue to recommend Dental Spa of Orange to friends and family.”
- Rick Roper. 5 out of 5 stars. “Good cleaning and friendly staff. The Dr is very good. Been going there for years and very satisfied.”
- Lisa Brown. 5 out of 5 stars. “I can not say good things about this place. They took my fear and anxiety about the dentist and made me feel safe and comfortable. I can not say enough good things about this place.”
- Raul Mendoza. 5 out of 5 stars. “The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. With covid making life harder the office made it seem very easy and accessable. The dental surgeon was incredible and cared about my pain management. I am definitely going back for my next dental needs.”
- Gina Hyne. 5 out of 5 stars. “I’m very pleased with this office. Honesty is important to me, and this office is that. One of my biggest issues that I have come across with dentistry is charging the insurance for work not done or having work done that is not needed. My last dentist stated I needed 6 fillings and 2 crowns. I went for a second opinion here, and not one of that was needed!”
- Shan Wu. 5 out of 5 stars. “Dental spa has done multiple work for my mom's implants, she is 72 and has major implants needs. She is happy with dental spa's work. As for me, my cleaning is done here, the hygiest is the best. Thank you!”
- Shalina Miller. 5 out of 5 stars. “The dentists always takes extra time with my 6 year old when he’s cleaning his teeth, so much so, that my kids actually loves going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned! The staff is very friendly, and I love that they have a toy chest for the kids when they do a good job getting their teeth cleaned. Always a great experience.”
- Tiffany Ngo. 5 out of 5 stars. “I had wisdom teeth surgery done here and was a new patient. I felt very welcome and had an amazing experience.”
Book an Appointment
Ask About a Night Guard for Your Grinding
If you've been waking up with a tight jaw or someone has mentioned the noise, bring any old guard you have, since its wear pattern helps us plan your new one. Book night guards online or call (714) 282-2525.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us at (714) 282-2525 to speak with our team.
How do I know if I grind my teeth at night?
Common signs include a sore jaw or headache when you wake up, teeth that look flat or chipped, and a partner who hears you grinding. Some people also notice new tooth sensitivity. An exam can show whether the wear is active and whether a guard would help.
Will a night guard feel bulky?
Most people get used to it within a few nights to a week. A guard made from a scan is thinner and fits more closely than a drugstore guard, so it's easier to sleep in. If anything rubs or presses, bring it in and we'll adjust it.
Can a night guard help with TMJ pain?
Often, yes. A guard eases the strain that clenching puts on your jaw joints and muscles, and many people notice less morning soreness within a few weeks. If your muscles stay sore, we may add red light therapy or look at a bite adjustment.
Will my benefits cover any of a night guard?
Some plans cover part of a night guard, often with limits on how often, while others don't cover it at all. Because coverage varies, we check your plan before your scan. You can see the plans we're in network with, including Connection Dental, Tricare and Delta Dental, on our Dental Insurance page.
Will a night guard stop me from grinding?
A night guard protects your teeth from grinding, but the habit itself often continues. To help with the cause, we also look at stress, sleep and your bite. With good care, a guard typically lasts several years, and we check it for wear at your checkups.
Related Preventive Dentistry Treatments
Dental Exams & X-Rays
An exam that checks your bite, jaw joints and enamel for signs of grinding.
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Teeth Cleaning
Cleanings with Guided Biofilm Therapy that keep plaque off the teeth your guard protects.
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Oral Cancer Screenings
A brief check of your lips, tongue and neck, done at each full exam.
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