A night guard is a custom mouthpiece you wear while you sleep to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching, also called bruxism. At our Sonoma, CA office, we make custom night guards that also help ease TMJ-related jaw soreness, so you wake up feeling rested instead of sore.
Many people have no idea they grind until we spot the wear. Our post Do you need a night guard? covers the signs in more detail.
Our night guards are 3D printed with a dual acrylic material for a precise, comfortable fit, and patients often tell us they're more comfortable than guards they've had before. We also make custom sports guards and occlusal guards from trusted labs. Compared with a store-bought boil-and-bite guard, a custom guard is thinner, fits your teeth closely, and stays in all night instead of ending up in a drawer.
Grinding puts heavy force on your teeth night after night. Over time, that can wear down enamel, chip edges, and strain your jaw. A night guard takes the pressure off and protects dental work like crowns and porcelain veneers, so the care you've invested in keeps holding up.
To us, boutique dental care means you matter: personal, cozy, unhurried, and held to an exceptionally high standard. At Sonoma Springs Dental, Dr. Riley Oliver's boutique dental home in Sonoma, that means a night guard designed around your bite, your jaw, and your sleep.
“What I love most about working with this team is the ladies themselves. They all have sparkling personalities, and they're all really fun.”
Chelsie, office manager
“My favorite part is the positive atmosphere and being able to help the Spanish-speaking community get access to care.”
Monsé, patient care coordinator
“I love that I can be myself in the office and with my patients, and I show it by wearing crazy colored scrubs each day.”
Cindy, registered dental assistant
“The office isn't a sterile medical atmosphere. It's homey, it's comfortable, it's an enjoyable place to be.”
Mandy, registered dental assistant
“I don't normally associate a dentist's office with being cozy and comforting, but this is. The work has been absolutely exemplary.”
Karen, patient
“This place is definitely not judgmental at all. You can open up about your past dental experiences, and there will be no judgment.”
Jocelyn, patient
“Ever since I was young, I dreaded going to the dentist, but I never expected to actually like coming here. They really treat you like family.”
Jahaziel, patient
A night guard is a custom mouthpiece you wear while you sleep to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching, also called bruxism. It can also ease TMJ-related jaw soreness by cushioning your bite. If you wake up with a tired jaw or we notice wear on your teeth, a night guard is often a smart move.
Common signs are a sore jaw in the morning, headaches, and teeth that look worn or chipped. Many people have no idea they grind until a partner hears it or we spot the wear at an exam. Our post Do you need a night guard? goes into more detail.
Yes. Boil-and-bite guards are bulky and loose, so they tend to fall out or end up in a drawer. A custom guard fits your teeth precisely, is thinner, and stays in place all night, which also means it truly protects your teeth and any dental work.
We start with an iTero digital scan, so there are no goopy impressions. Your guard is then 3D printed with a dual acrylic material for a precise, comfortable fit. Patients often tell us it's more comfortable than any guard they've had before.
Yes. Along with night guards, we make custom sports guards (mouthguards for sports) and occlusal guards. They're made the same careful way, from a digital scan, so they fit well and stay put.
Some dental plans cover part of a night guard when it's needed for grinding. We accept all major insurances and will check your benefits and walk you through your estimate before we start. For any remaining balance, you can pay monthly with Cherry or CareCredit.
Right here at 17776 Sonoma Hwy, with parking right outside. Call us at (707) 935-8200 or visit our contact page for more options. We'll take a careful look at your teeth and jaw, do a quick digital scan, and get your guard started.
