A night guard can cost anywhere from about $20 to $1,000. Here’s what you get at each price, what insurance may cover, and how to get a custom fit without paying dental-office prices.
By the FixUrSmile Dental Lab team · Updated October 2026
| Type | Typical cost | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Over-the-counter guard | About $20–$30* | One-size or boil-and-bite, often bulky |
| Custom guard from an online lab | About $50–$200, often around $175* | Made from your own impressions |
| Custom guard from a dentist | About $300–$1,000; many $300–$500* | Made from impressions taken in the office |
| FixUrSmile custom night guard | $297 | Made in our US dental lab from your at-home impressions |
*Ranges reported by GoodRx. Prices vary by provider, material, and location.
A night guard from a dentist usually includes an exam, impressions or a scan taken in the office, lab fees, and a fitting appointment. The guard itself is made in a dental lab. Online labs skip the office visits by mailing you an impression kit, which is why custom guards ordered online usually cost less.
Sometimes. According to GoodRx, some dental plans cover a night guard every few years, often at around 50% of the allowed amount, while others don’t cover them at all. Check your plan for frequency limits, waiting periods, and whether you need a diagnosis of bruxism. If you have an HSA or FSA, a custom night guard may be an eligible expense; confirm with your plan administrator.
A $20 store-bought guard can be a stopgap, but it’s often bulky and can loosen or wear through quickly, especially if you grind heavily. A custom guard is thinner, stays in place, and usually lasts longer. Dentists commonly recommend replacing a night guard every 3 to 5 years, or sooner if it cracks, discolors, or stops fitting. Learn the signs in signs your night guard is not working.
Not sure which arch to choose? See upper or lower night guard.
Typically about $300 to $1,000, with many custom dentist guards in the $300 to $500 range, according to GoodRx. The price often includes an exam, impressions, and a fitting visit.
The price usually covers office visits, impressions or scans, the dental lab’s fee, and fitting. Ordering a custom guard from a lab with an at-home impression kit removes the office visits, which lowers the cost.
A FixUrSmile custom night guard is $297 for an upper or lower guard. It’s a hybrid guard made in our US dental lab from your at-home impressions.
Many dentists recommend replacing a night guard every 3 to 5 years, or sooner if it cracks, wears through, discolors, or no longer fits well.
It can work short term, but store-bought guards are often bulky and less stable. If you grind regularly or have jaw pain, talk to your dentist and consider a custom guard.
Custom hybrid night guard for upper or lower teeth, $297. Made in our US dental lab from impressions you take at home, with licensed dentist review and our Custom Fit Guarantee.
