Custom Nightguards and TMJ Care, a Short Drive North on 101
For Corte Madera patients, a fitted nightguard or TMJ splint is a quick run north up Highway 101 into downtown San Rafael, where we're at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. If your week already passes The Village at Corte Madera or Town Center Corte Madera, folding the visit into the trip up the freeway is easy. The reason it's worth the short drive: one practice, one familiar face, and an appliance built to your exact bite rather than a tray you guess at over the bathroom sink.
Clenching and grinding (bruxism) tend to happen during sleep, quietly wearing enamel, cracking teeth, and feeding jaw soreness and headaches, often long before it's obvious. A custom appliance steps in early, while the fix is still a guard and not a crown or an implant.
Three Appliances, One Custom Fit
- Hard nightguard, shields enamel from bruxism while you sleep
- TMJ splint, repositions the jaw to decompress the joint and quiet soreness
- Sports guard, a far better fit and more reliable protection than any drugstore option
- All three are made from a precise impression of your bite, comfortable, durable, and built to stay put
This Is for You If You
- Grind or clench your teeth, especially at night
- Wake with jaw soreness, tension, or headaches
- Notice worn, chipped, or sensitive teeth from grinding
- Play sports and want reliable, custom protection
What to Expect
- Evaluation Dr. Steve looks at your bite, wear patterns, and symptoms to match you with the right appliance.
- Precise impression We capture your bite so the guard or splint fits exactly, not approximately.
- Custom fabrication Your appliance is built from durable hard acrylic to your specifications.
- Fit and follow-up We fine-tune the fit and check it at your regular visits so it keeps doing its job.
Serving Corte Madera
Corte Madera sits in southern Marin, just off Highway 101, so reaching us is a straightforward run north up the freeway into central San Rafael. Take 101 north, exit into downtown San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street, where we're on the second floor in Suite 206. For parking, you'll find street spots along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus a few public lots within a short walk.
It's an appointment that slots neatly around the rest of a southern-Marin day, whether you're already headed to The Village at Corte Madera, running errands near Town Center Corte Madera, or driving the family north for everyone's dental care at once. The same dentist sees you start to finish, so a fitting never turns into a handoff between offices.
Why D Street Dental Group
Dr. Steve Truman
Dr. Steve earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and served as a clinical instructor. He'd rather protect a tooth than rebuild it, fitting each appliance precisely to your bite so it actually does its job, night after night.
Cost and Membership
A custom appliance costs more than a drugstore version but fits better, lasts longer, and actually protects your teeth. We give you an itemized estimate before fabrication, so you know the number first. No surprises.
We're out of network for all dental insurance, though out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services, and we bill your plan directly. With no insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership saves 20% on treatment. See membership plans →
Corte Madera Nightguard and TMJ Questions
Where do Corte Madera patients go for a nightguard or TMJ splint?
A short drive north. From Corte Madera you head up Highway 101 into downtown San Rafael to reach us at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. If your week already takes you to The Village at Corte Madera or Town Center Corte Madera, folding in a fitting on the way up the freeway is simple. Call (415) 453-0744 to get started.
Is a custom nightguard better than an over-the-counter one?
Yes. Boil-and-bite guards are bulky, fit loosely, and often get pushed out at night. A custom nightguard is made from a precise impression of your bite, so it stays put and gives real protection against grinding instead of a rough approximation. We give you an itemized estimate before fabrication.
Can a nightguard help with TMJ and jaw pain?
A TMJ splint is built to reposition the jaw and decompress the joint, which can ease morning jaw soreness, tension, and related headaches for many patients. Dr. Steve examines your bite and symptoms to recommend the right appliance for your situation.
Do you take my insurance if I live in Corte Madera?
We're out of network with the dental PPOs, yet we bill your plan directly so your benefits still apply. Out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services. With no insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work.
Request Your Appointment
Tell us what you need and we'll reach out within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call (415) 453-0744.
Protect Your Teeth and Jaw
New patients from Corte Madera are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.