Night guard in Mexico City

If the problem sounds like wear, clenching, fillings that keep chipping under pressure, or a tired jaw, a night guard may be a reasonable route. But if pain centers on one tooth, biting hurts, the jaw locks, or you are not sure of the cause, it makes more sense to start with a dental exam .

The cause should be checked first if you have active tooth pain, untreated cavities, loose teeth, gum disease, an unstable bite, severe jaw locking, suspected sleep apnea, recent dental work that is still changing your bite, missing teeth, or very heavy bruxism.

In those situations a guard may still be part of the plan, but making it before diagnosis or stabilization can leave you with an uncomfortable, incomplete appliance or one that stops fitting soon.

The retainer-style custom guard is 1,999 MXN. It is a thin acetate guard for simpler protection or lighter clenching. The 3D occlusal guard is 3,699 MXN; it is usually thicker, often 2-3 mm, and planned from a 3D scan for greater durability.

The choice depends on your wear pattern, restorations, expected comfort, clenching severity, and whether you need a less bulky option or a more protective guard.

Many patients use mouth guard casually for any appliance worn in the mouth. On this page, we mean a custom night guard, also called an occlusal guard, made to protect teeth and restorations when there is teeth grinding, clenching, or bruxism.

It is not the same as an orthodontic retainer, sports mouthguard, sleep apnea appliance, aligner, or whitening tray. If you need a different kind of appliance, we tell you before fabricating the guard.

Some people try an over-the-counter or drugstore mouth guard first. It may work as a first attempt in very simple cases, but many feel bulky, shift during sleep, trigger gagging, or do not distribute the bite evenly.

A custom guard is planned after checking wear, bite, restorations, comfort, and clenching force. The goal is not just having a guard, but having one you can wear and that protects where protection is actually needed.

Each option price applies to the selected guard and the delivery visit to review the fit. Before fabrication, we confirm whether we would make a thin retainer-style guard or a thicker 3D occlusal guard, and whether your case needs any additional step.

A fuller exam, added imaging, filling or crown repair, urgent-care visit, or adjustment beyond the initial delivery is quoted separately when needed. If the guard is lost, cracked, warped, or no longer fits after other dental work, replacement is usually priced as a new guard unless the doctor confirms a small adjustment is enough.

Depending on the case, we may discuss a thin acetate retainer-style guard or a thicker 3D occlusal guard. Mild clenching may do well with a thinner option; heavier bruxism, visible wear, restorations, or repeated chips usually call for a more stable and durable guard.

We also review whether an upper or lower guard makes more sense. That decision comes after checking the bite, comfort, space, and wear pattern, not preference alone.

Not necessarily. A guard mainly protects your teeth from wear and may reduce strain on the muscles and jaw joint, but it does not solve every cause of bruxism or clenching on its own.

If stress, sleep apnea, joint pain, or another underlying factor is involved, the guard may be only one part of the plan.

It is not usually a same-day treatment because records have to be taken first and the guard has to be fabricated afterward. The typical sequence is one visit for the exam and impressions or a scan, then another visit for delivery and fit adjustment.

Exact timing depends on lab workflow, the material, whether you choose a 3D occlusal guard, and whether the guard needs additional refinement at delivery.

Yes, if your schedule allows two visits: one for the exam and scan or impression, and one for delivery and fit review.

If you are only in Mexico City for a short time, message us on WhatsApp before booking so we can confirm whether the timeline works for your travel dates.

It is normal to be aware of something new in your mouth during the first nights, but it should not feel sharp, excessively high, or as if all the pressure lands on one tooth.

If it is clearly uncomfortable, does not seat fully, or you wake up with a different kind of soreness, it is worth having it reviewed.

The simplest routine usually works best: rinse it with cool or lukewarm water, clean it with a brush and mild soap, let it air dry, and keep it in a vented case.

Avoid very hot water or direct heat because that can warp it.

Many custom guards last for years, but there is no fixed number because lifespan depends on how heavily you clench, the material, and how much wear it accumulates.

It is worth bringing it to checkups so cracks, warping, or heavy wear can be spotted early.

Message us as soon as you notice that it does not seat well, feels uneven, or wakes you with a new kind of soreness. We can often guide the next step by reviewing symptoms, photos, or videos.

The fastest follow-up channel is usually WhatsApp .

Often yes, but that is exactly why checking the bite in person matters. A well-planned guard also needs to seat reasonably against existing restorations.

If an older restoration is already cracked or failing, we tell you whether it should be repaired before the guard is made.