Night guards in Napa, CA

What is a night guard?

A night guard is a thin, custom-fit appliance you wear while you sleep. At Bevan Dental, our custom night guards in Napa protect your teeth, fillings, and crowns from the damage caused by grinding and clenching.

Signs you may be grinding your teeth

• A sore or tight jaw in the morning
• Headaches around the temples
• Worn, flat, or chipped teeth
• Sensitive teeth without an obvious cause
• A partner who hears grinding at night

Made in our office

We take a quick iTero digital scan of your teeth, with no goopy impression trays. Your night guard is then 3D printed right here in our office for a precise, comfortable fit.

Custom vs. store-bought

Store-bought guards are bulky and not shaped to your bite, and some people clench even harder on them. A custom guard is thinner, stays in place, and is designed around how your teeth actually meet.

Sports mouth guards

We also make custom sports guards that fit better and stay in place more securely than store-bought ones, so you can breathe and talk while protecting your teeth.

Jaw pain too?

Grinding often goes hand in hand with jaw problems. If you also notice clicking or pain in your jaw, see our TMJ treatment page, or read Why do I wake up with jaw pain?

“I'd rather tell you the truth than talk you into something. If you're nervous, we slow down and keep things gentle. If something can wait, I'll tell you it can wait. After more than 25 years, I've learned that being honest and gentle is its own kind of warmth.”

Dr. Kenneth J. Bevan, founder and dentist

Night guards at Bevan Dental

Expert dental care, delivered with honesty and a gentle touch. Dr. Kenneth J. Bevan has practiced dentistry since 1999, and today he runs a calm, small-team practice on Villa Lane in Napa. We see patients one at a time, we work hard to run on schedule, and we take the time to explain your options in plain language.

Grinding can quietly wear down your teeth and damage fillings and crowns. Dr. Bevan looks at your bite and jaw to understand why it's happening, then we make a custom guard in our office from a digital scan, with no goopy impressions.

• 25+ years of experience. Dr. Bevan has cared for Napa smiles for over 25 years, and many of our team members have been with us for years, so you'll see familiar faces at every visit.
• Trained by the best. Dr. Bevan's advanced training through Spear, Kois, Pankey, and gIDE includes a deep focus on how your bite and jaw work together.
• Modern technology. iTero digital scanning and in-house 3D printing mean a precise guard with no goopy impressions. Better tools mean care that is more precise, more comfortable, and easier on you.
• Honest, gentle care. We'll tell you honestly whether you need a guard, and we'll adjust it until it feels right.

Meet the team

“We can always have a laugh, no matter how stressed we are.”

Johann, office manager

“My favorite part is the way we all come together to get everything accomplished, and how we treat our patients like family and friends.”

Shaila, registered dental hygienist

“I realized this was a special place to work when I saw patients come in happy to come to the dentist.”

Carolina, dental assistant

“What I love most about this team is seeing how they treat their patients as their neighbors, as their loved ones.”

Christina, registered dental assistant

“We all get along great. We're like a family, and we're all here to take care of the patients.”

Laura, registered dental assistant

Hear it from our patients

“I've been through a very nervous situation with my teeth, and they've been so kind-hearted, guiding me through each step of the way. It's smooth, it's fun, and I look forward to it.”

Leena S., patient

“The best dentist I've ever had. I'd recommend Bevan Dental to anybody who needs a new dentist, or anybody who's been given advice they're questioning from another dentist.”

Dana B., patient