What changes the price of a night guard?
Hard, soft or dual layer
Harder lab-made guards usually cost more.
Raises the price
Grinding or jaw pain
A guard designed for TMJ symptoms can be priced differently.
Can go either way
Follow-up adjustments
Some offices include adjustments; some charge.
Can go either way
What happens during a night guard?
- 1
An exam for signs of grinding or jaw strain.
- 2
An impression or scan of the teeth.
- 3
The guard is made, fitted and adjusted to your bite.
Night guard cost by type
Each type has its own cited range. Prices are for one guard unless the row says otherwise.
| Type | Typical, no insurance | Priced | Piedmont Dental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night guard from a dentist | $300 to $1,000 | per guard | Ask for a quote |
| TMJ night guard | $300 to $500 | per guard | Ask for a quote |
- Night guard from a dentist$300 to $1,000
- TMJ night guard$300 to $500
Typical national range, no insurancePiedmont Dental's published fee
What do national sources publish for a night guard?
Each figure was read on the source's own website. The range runs from the lowest stated national average up to the highest national figure national. Tap a name to read it yourself.
| Source | Covers | Published figure | Used for | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentaly.org1 | Night guard from a dentist | $200 to $1,000; average $300 to $500 | Low and high end | "The cost of a mouthguard from the dentist is anywhere from $200 to $1,000. However, the average cost is somewhere between $300 and $500." Updated: 04/01/2025. |
| Dentaly.org2 | TMJ night guard | $300 to $500 | Low and high end | "A night guard for TMJ will typically cost between $300 and $500 from your dentist. If you have a particularly severe case, it could cost you more." Updated: 04/01/2025. |
Does an office near you publish a fee for a night guard?
Piedmont Dental does not publish a fee for a night guard. The front desk can tell you whether the office does it and quote a fee. Until an office publishes one with this site, the national range above is the best guide, and any office should give you its fee before treatment starts.
Does insurance change the cost of a night guard?
Every figure on this page is the cost without insurance. A dental plan usually pays part of a night guard; how much depends on the plan, the yearly maximum and any waiting period, so ask the office to check your benefits before treatment starts.
What these numbers do and do not includeEach fee is for one procedure on one tooth, not the whole visit. An exam comes first, and whatever the tooth needs after that, a filling, an extraction, a crown, is its own line. The fee can also move with what the dentist finds once they are looking at the tooth: a cavity that looked small on the x-ray can need a bigger filling, and an extraction that looked simple can turn surgical. Treat this as a starting point. The exact number for your visit is confirmed before any treatment starts.
Can you pay for a night guard over time?
Many offices take payment plans or financing such as CareCredit, a medical credit card; terms vary, so read them before you sign. Piedmont Dental lists cash, check, all major credit cards and CareCredit on its payment options page, and says it has no in-house membership plan. Ask the office for one written price for a night guard before you choose how to pay.
Night guard cost in Rock Hill, SC
No Rock Hill office publishes a fee for a night guard with this site yet, so the national range of $300 to $1,000 is the guide. Piedmont Dental on 1562 Constitution Blvd #101 can quote its own fee by phone.
Night guard cost in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has no separate cited figure, so the national range of $300 to $1,000 applies there too. The nearest office that publishes exact fees with this calculator is Piedmont Dental in Rock Hill, SC, about 22 miles from uptown Charlotte in a straight line.
Common questions about night guard cost
How much does a TMJ night guard cost?
A night guard made for TMJ typically costs $300 to $500 from a dentist, from one published source, read in 2026.
Is a custom night guard worth it over a store guard?
A custom guard fits closely and is made of tougher material, so it tends to stay in and last longer. A store guard costs less and may be fine for mild grinding.
Does insurance cover night guards?
Some plans pay part of a night guard when it is for grinding. Ask the office to check your benefits.
Related procedures
Sources
- Dentaly.org, national: $200 to $1,000; average $300 to $500. "The cost of a mouthguard from the dentist is anywhere from $200 to $1,000. However, the average cost is somewhere between $300 and $500." Page: Updated: 04/01/2025. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Dentaly.org, national: $300 to $500. "A night guard for TMJ will typically cost between $300 and $500 from your dentist. If you have a particularly severe case, it could cost you more." Page: Updated: 04/01/2025. Read Nov 13, 2026.
Ranges updated Nov 13, 2026. How we build ranges.