New Crowns and an Existing Guard: Checking the Fit
- Bring your existing guard for a check after prosthetic work.
- The dentist determines whether adjustment or a new guard is needed.
- We do not automatically recommend replacing a guard for everyone.
If you use a night guard and new crowns have appeared in your mouth, the shape of your teeth has changed. The old guard may no longer fit. Bring it for a check.
Which guard you already use
For sleep, protective, whitening. Describe what it is for.
Which work changed the shape of the teeth
New crowns and bridges change the shape and height of the teeth. A guard made earlier may fit inaccurately.
What to bring for the check
- The guard, clean.
- A description of how and when you wear it.
- Complaints: pressure, discomfort.
How adjustment or a new guard is agreed
The dentist assesses the fit and decides whether adjustment is enough. The 2026–2027 price list has the item “Making an individual guard” (approximately 2,000 ₴ according to the list); the need for it is determined at the examination.
Compatibility of existing devices
- Type of guard
- When and where made
- Which crowns were fitted after it
- Whether there is pressure or discomfort
- Whether it fits without effort
- Bring the guard to the examination
Do not force the guard on if it does not fit.
Questions and answers
Should I bring my existing guard to the appointment after prosthetic work?
Yes, so the dentist can assess how it fits the new crowns.
Who decides whether adjustment or a new guard is needed?
The dentist at the examination.
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The material is for reference and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. The text was prepared by the site editors; review by a clinic doctor is in progress.