Dr. Kevin Chin at City of Angels Dentistry fabricates custom night guards for bruxism patients — precision-fitted to your teeth, same-week appointments available.
Patients who come in for a custom night guard at City of Angels Dentistry are usually replacing a store-bought guard that never quite worked, or coming in after Dr. Chin noticed wear on their teeth at a checkup. Dr. Kevin Chin has been fabricating custom night guards in Downtown Los Angeles since 2018, and the single most consistent thing patients say after getting one is that they finally understand what a proper fit feels like compared to what they'd been tolerating.
Dr. Chin examines your teeth for wear patterns and bite stress. He confirms whether a night guard is appropriate and which arch it should cover.
A precise impression of your teeth is taken. Your custom night guard is fabricated in a dental lab from hard acrylic matched to your exact bite.
Dr. Chin fits the guard, adjusts as needed, and provides care and cleaning instructions. The guard is monitored at regular checkups for wear.
A custom night guard from City of Angels Dentistry is precision-fitted to your teeth from an impression, made from durable hard acrylic, and designed to absorb grinding forces rather than pass them to your teeth. Same-week appointments available in Downtown LA.
A night guard is a custom-fabricated dental appliance worn during sleep to protect teeth from the damage caused by bruxism — grinding or clenching. At City of Angels Dentistry in Downtown LA, Dr. Kevin Chin provides custom night guards made from hard acrylic using precise impressions of each patient's teeth.
Most night guards are worn on the upper arch because the upper teeth are generally easier to fit. Lower night guards are an option for patients who find the upper guard uncomfortable or who have specific bite considerations. Dr. Chin recommends the appropriate arch based on your bite and comfort at the fitting appointment.
Custom guards are made from hard acrylic using a precise impression of your teeth. They fit securely without being bulky, allow the jaw to settle into a comfortable position, and absorb grinding forces effectively. Store-bought guards are made from soft material, fit imprecisely, and may actually increase muscle activity and clenching force in some patients.
Rinse the guard with water after each use and brush it gently with a toothbrush. Store it in the case provided when not in use. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight or hot water, which can warp the acrylic. Bring it to your regular dental appointments so Dr. Chin can check for wear.
City of Angels Dentistry is at 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100 in Downtown LA — accessible from the Financial District, Bunker Hill, the Arts District, Koreatown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake.
Custom night guard pricing varies. Many dental insurance plans cover night guards when bruxism is documented. The office verifies your coverage before fabrication.
Signs include worn or flattened tooth surfaces, jaw soreness upon waking, morning headaches, facial muscle tension, and unexplained cracking of teeth or restorations. Dr. Chin assesses for bruxism at every comprehensive exam.
A night guard can reduce the jaw muscle fatigue and joint stress caused by grinding, which often improves jaw pain over time. It doesn't treat the underlying cause of grinding but does protect against its effects.
Most patients adapt within 1–2 weeks of consistent wear. A properly fitting custom guard is significantly easier to adapt to than a store-bought appliance.
