Nightguards & TMJ Care in Downtown Seattle
Understanding tooth wear and jaw discomfort
Concerned about grinding or clenching?
A custom nightguard fits over your teeth to help protect them from damage caused by grinding or clenching. An assessment helps us decide whether one is right for you.
We evaluate jaw clicking, popping, pain when opening your mouth, limited opening, and wear patterns on your teeth.
Request an appointment to discuss your concerns. We’ll explain what we find and whether treatment here or a specialist referral is appropriate.
How we approach TMJ care
Our care is limited to early signs of grinding or clenching and muscle tightness around the jaw joint (TMJ).
Nightguards and Botox
A nightguard may help when symptoms or tooth wear are not severe. Therapeutic Botox may help muscle tightness. These options don’t treat every jaw condition or guarantee relief.
When a specialist is needed
Severe pain, limited opening, or other severe symptoms need specialist care, even if you’ve already tried a nightguard or Botox.
Questions About Nightguards & TMJ Care
The type of nightguard determines how we capture the shape of your teeth.
- Our in-house custom nightguard uses an impression.
- The laboratory-made acrylic option uses a digital scan.
- See what to expect at your assessment.
No. A specialist referral may be appropriate without first trying either treatment.
- Severe pain or limited opening can warrant referral.
Nightguards and TMJ care are not usually covered by insurance.
- Check directly with your insurer to find out what your policy covers.
- Your care depends on the assessment.
- Call (206) 292-9980 to ask about an estimate.
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