General Dentistry

Nightguards

If you grind or clench your teeth at night, a custom-fitted nightguard protects your enamel, eases jaw tension, and saves you from years of slow wear.

Signs you grind

Worn-down or flattened teeth, jaw soreness in the morning, headaches from your temples, chipped or cracked teeth, and a partner who hears the grinding at night are all common signs.

Why a custom guard is better

Off-the-shelf guards from the drugstore are bulky and tend to fall out. A custom guard is fabricated from an impression of your teeth, so it fits snugly, stays in place, and lets your jaw rest properly.

Easy to start

One short visit to take an impression, a couple of weeks for the lab to make your guard, and you’re wearing it. Most patients adjust to it within a few nights.

Protect your teeth at night

Call our Pelham Drive office to get fitted.

Request a Visit 540-943-9703

Frequently Asked

Common questions

How do I know if I grind my teeth?

Common signs include a sore jaw or temple in the morning, headaches that start around your ears, flattened or chipped teeth, and a partner who hears you grinding at night. Dr. Youn can also spot wear patterns at your exam.

Why not just buy a drugstore nightguard?

Stock guards are bulky, often pop out at night, and do not protect your bite the way a fitted appliance does. A custom nightguard is thin, stays put, and is calibrated to your specific bite — most patients adjust to it within a few nights.

How long does a custom nightguard last?

With normal nightly wear, most last between three and seven years. Heavy grinders go through them faster — and that is exactly the point: the guard wears down instead of your teeth.

Is a nightguard covered by insurance?

Many dental plans cover at least part of the cost of a custom occlusal guard. If you have Virginia Dental Club, members receive a 20% discount.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS is calm, unhurried, and trained at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry — and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance — so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.