Appliance & Guard Services
Night Guards
Night guards help protect teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep.
They may be recommended for tooth wear, cracked teeth, jaw soreness, morning headaches, or repeated damage to fillings and crowns.
Sports Guards
Sports guards help protect teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums during sports or physical activity.
A custom sports guard is designed to fit your teeth more securely than many store-bought guards.
TMD Therapy
TMD therapy focuses on jaw joint and jaw muscle concerns such as jaw pain, clicking, tightness, clenching, and bite pressure.
A custom appliance may be recommended in selected cases, but TMD can have multiple causes and may need a broader care plan.
What Are Dental Appliances and Guards?
Dental appliances and guards are removable devices made to fit over the teeth.
They may be used to protect teeth from grinding, reduce sports-related injury risk, support jaw comfort, or protect dental work from excessive bite pressure.
A custom appliance is made from your mouth, so it can fit more accurately than a generic store-bought guard.
Who May Need an Appliance or Guard?
You may need a dental appliance if your teeth, jaw, or lifestyle creates extra risk of damage.
You may benefit from an appliance consultation if you:
- ✓Grind or clench your teeth
- ✓Wake with jaw soreness
- ✓Have worn or flattened teeth
- ✓Have chipped or cracked teeth
- ✓Play contact or collision sports
- ✓Need protection during school sports
- ✓Have jaw clicking or tightness
- ✓Have TMD symptoms
- ✓Have crowns, bridges, bonding, or veneers to protect
- ✓Have repeated filling or crown damage
The right appliance depends on your symptoms and dental exam findings.
Custom Guards vs Store-Bought Guards
Store-bought guards may feel bulky, loose, or uncomfortable.
A custom dental guard is made from your teeth and is designed to fit more securely. This can improve comfort, stability, speech, breathing, and protection.
Custom guards are especially useful for patients with heavy grinding, dental work, braces, jaw discomfort, or sports injury risk.
Cost and Coverage Information
The cost of a dental appliance depends on the appliance type, material, scan or impression, fit checks, and your dental coverage.
Private insurance coverage varies. CDCP coverage for guards and appliances may be limited and depends on eligibility, treatment reason, and plan rules.
Bring your benefit information to your visit so our team can review estimated costs before treatment begins.
Why Choose Grimsby Lake Dental for Appliances & Guards?
Custom Fit
Appliances are planned around your teeth, bite, and symptoms.
Multiple Protection Options
Patients can ask about night guards, sports guards, and TMD-related appliances.
Bite and Jaw Review
Your dentist checks bite pressure, grinding signs, tooth wear, and jaw comfort before recommending an appliance.
Local Care in Grimsby
Our clinic is located at 414 Winston Road, near Lake Ontario and the QEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are dental appliances?+
Dental appliances are removable devices made to fit the teeth. They may protect teeth, support jaw comfort, or reduce injury risk.
What is the difference between a night guard and sports guard?+
A night guard protects against grinding or clenching during sleep. A sports guard protects the teeth and mouth during sports.
Can a dental appliance help TMD?+
A custom appliance may help selected TMD cases, but TMD can have several causes. A dental assessment is needed first.
Are custom guards better than store-bought guards?+
Custom guards usually fit more accurately and comfortably because they are made from your teeth.
Are guards covered by insurance or CDCP?+
Coverage depends on your plan, eligibility, treatment reason, and plan rules.
Book an Appliances & Guards Consultation in Grimsby
Need a night guard, sports guard, or TMD assessment? Book an appliance consultation at Grimsby Lake Dental.