Where Greenbrae Goes for Nightguards and TMJ Care
From Greenbrae, our office is a quick hop up Highway 101 to 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, a few exits north of the Sir Francis Drake interchange. If you wake with a sore jaw or you have noticed your teeth wearing down, getting fitted for a custom nightguard or TMJ splint fits neatly around the errands you already run near MarinHealth Medical Center and the Bon Air Shopping Center.
Clenching and grinding usually happen during sleep, so the damage builds quietly. A custom appliance steps in early, before a worn tooth turns into a crown or an implant, and Dr. Steve Truman fits each one to your bite himself.
Catch the Damage Before It Shows
Bruxism, the clinical name for clenching and grinding, can run for years before it is obvious. It thins enamel, fractures teeth, and leaves the jaw tender in the morning, sometimes with headaches that are easy to blame on something else. A well-made guard interrupts that cycle while the fix is still small.
Every appliance here starts with a precise impression of your bite, not a bulky tray softened in hot water at home. That fit is the difference between a guard you actually wear and one that ends up in a drawer.
Three Appliances, One Custom Fit
- Hard nightguard, shields enamel from grinding while you sleep
- TMJ splint, repositions the jaw to decompress the joint and quiet morning soreness
- Sports guard, a closer fit and steadier protection than any drugstore version
- All three are built to your exact bite, so they stay comfortable, hold up over time, and stay where they belong
This Is for You If You
- Grind or clench your teeth, especially overnight
- Wake with a tight or sore jaw, tension, or headaches
- Have noticed teeth that look worn, chipped, or feel newly sensitive
- Play sports and want protection that fits and stays put
What to Expect
- Evaluation We look at your bite, wear patterns, and symptoms to match the right appliance to the problem.
- Precise impression We capture your bite so the guard or splint fits exactly.
- Custom fabrication Your appliance is made 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.
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 would rather protect a tooth than rebuild it, and he fits each appliance to your bite himself so it actually does its job, night after night.
Serving Greenbrae
From Greenbrae, hop on Highway 101 north at the Sir Francis Drake interchange and stay on it into downtown San Rafael, then continue to 1099 D Street. We are on the second floor in Suite 206. If your day already runs through MarinHealth Medical Center, the Bon Air Shopping Center, or anywhere along Bon Air Road, the trip to the chair is short and the freeway does the work, so a nightguard fitting can slot in beside the rest of the day.
For parking, there is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. One office handles the whole household, so a guard for the parent who grinds and a sports guard for the kid who plays can both be sorted in a single trip.
Cost and Membership
A custom appliance costs more than a drugstore version, but it fits better, lasts longer, and actually protects your teeth. We give an itemized estimate before anything is made. No surprises.
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, though we still bill your plan directly, and out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services. Our in-house "D is for Dental" membership saves 20% on treatment, with flexible payment plans. See membership plans →
Greenbrae Nightguard and TMJ Questions
Where do Greenbrae patients go for a custom nightguard?
From Greenbrae, our office is a quick hop up Highway 101 to downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. If your day already runs through MarinHealth Medical Center or the Bon Air Shopping Center, we are only a few exits north of the Highway 101 and Sir Francis Drake interchange, so getting fitted for a nightguard fits around your errands.
Is a custom nightguard better than an over-the-counter one?
Yes. Boil-and-bite guards from the drugstore are bulky, fit loosely, and often get pushed out during the night. A custom nightguard is built from a precise impression of your bite, so it is comfortable, durable, stays put, and actually protects your teeth instead of approximating the job.
Can a nightguard help with TMJ and jaw pain?
Often, yes. A TMJ splint is designed to reposition the jaw and decompress the joint, which can ease morning soreness, tension, and related headaches for many patients. Dr. Steve looks at your bite, wear patterns, and symptoms before recommending the appliance that fits your situation.
Do you take my insurance if I live in Greenbrae?
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but we still bill your plan directly so your Greenbrae-area benefits apply, and out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services. If you do not have insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. We give an itemized estimate before any appliance is made.
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Protect Your Teeth and Jaw
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