Nightguards in Skillman, NJ

Yes: custom nightguards are far more comfortable than over-the-counter options because they are precisely molded to your teeth. A new guard can feel snug for a few nights while you get used to it.

A new guard can feel snug for the first few nights. If it hurts, or your bite still feels different later in the morning, bring it in so it can be checked: both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concerns.

After each use, rinse it with warm water and mild soap, let it dry and keep it in its case. Hot water or direct sunlight can warp the material, so keep it away from both, and bring it to your checkups.

Bring it in: a guard that no longer fits evenly can’t protect your teeth the way it should, and new crowns, fillings or other dental work can change the fit.

Nightguards are indicated as the first line of treatment for chronic bruxism and clenching. They may also be indicated for people with a significant number of dental restorations, to protect the restorations or the remaining natural teeth, and for people with TMJ problems.

Most bruxism sufferers don’t know that they are actually clenching and grinding their teeth. Common signs are a sore jaw or a headache when you wake up, teeth that look worn, flat or chipped, and a partner who hears you grinding. Check your signs.

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is often linked to triggers like stress, anxiety and sleep apnea. Everyone grinds their teeth at some point, but some people do it so much, especially during the night, that it causes severe damage to their teeth.

Yes: many patients experience relief from jaw pain, headaches and tooth wear, and nightguards protect your joints, like your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as well as your teeth. Your jaw joints are checked for clicking, popping or pain at your exam.

Yes: custom nightguards are far more comfortable and effective than over-the-counter options because they are precisely molded to your teeth, and a dentist-made guard starts with an exam of your teeth, bite and jaw joints.

A sports mouthguard protects your teeth from impact during sports, while a nightguard protects your teeth and jaw joints from grinding and clenching while you sleep. Deluxe makes both custom nightguards and custom sports mouthguards, each custom-fitted to your mouth.

No: a sports mouthguard is made to cushion impact and a retainer holds teeth in place; a nightguard is made for the grinding and clenching that happen while you sleep.

Yes: nightguards protect dental restorations as well as your natural teeth, which is why they’re often part of the plan for patients with crowns, veneers or implants who grind.

No: a nightguard protects your teeth from grinding. For snoring, Deluxe offers NightLase, a non-invasive laser treatment performed by Dr. Godko.

Because most people who grind don’t know they do it. A nightguard is made after an exam of your teeth, bite and jaw joints, so the recommendation rests on what the exam shows: worn, flat or chipped teeth, sore jaw muscles, or jaw joints that click. You see those signs, and the cost, before anything is made, and the decision is yours.

Yes. The team that does your checkups examines your teeth, bite and jaw joints, has your nightguard precisely molded to your teeth, and checks it at your regular visits. Deluxe makes custom nightguards at both offices.

Heavy grinding can cause severe damage to your teeth, headaches, jaw aches and TMJ issues: worn, chipped and cracked teeth, broken fillings and sore jaw muscles. Damaged teeth are repaired in-house; see cracked tooth repair.

The cost of a nightguard depends on your guard and your insurance, and you’ll know it before your nightguard is made. Deluxe Dentistry works with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit, and 0% financing through Cherry is available.

We accept PPO plans and most carriers, including CIGNA, MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and GEHA Connection Dental. No Medicaid, DMO or HMO plans accepted. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. Every plan is different, so your dental benefits are checked before treatment.

Deluxe Dentistry’s in-house membership plans cover your preventive care for one yearly fee, with no annual maximums, no deductibles and no waiting periods, and members save on additional dental services. 0% financing through Cherry is available.

Deluxe Dentistry accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, insurance and Cherry financing. With Cherry, 0% financing is available, and many patients qualify for 0% interest plans if paid on time.

At 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, Skillman, NJ 08558, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township. Our Lawrenceville, NJ office makes the same custom nightguards: every procedure is available at both offices.

Without traffic, about 9 minutes from Belle Mead, NJ on Route 206 and about 12 minutes from Griggstown, NJ by Canal Road and County Route 518.

The Skillman, NJ office is open Monday to Thursday until 6 pm and Friday until 5 pm. Our Lawrenceville, NJ office, about 22 minutes away without traffic, is open until 7 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.

Book online anytime at www.deluxedentistry.com/schedule-appointment, or call the Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005 or the Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 during office hours.