Custom-fitted mouthguards
Protect your teeth with a mouthguard that fits!
Sporting accidents are one of the most common causes of dental injury. Every year thousands of Australians suffer dental injuries that could have been minimised or even avoided by wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard made by a dentist.
At Wickham Dental Carseldine we start the process of creating your custom-fitted mouthguard by taking a detailed 3D scan of your teeth. We then send this scan to our in-house dental laboratory where they create a mouthguard that fits your mouth and teeth perfectly.
That means custom-fitted mouthguards:
- Offer better protection
- Fit you better and are more comfortable
- Allow you to speak clearly on the field
- Won’t shift or fall out when you’re playing
- Let you breath more easily when you’re running on the field
By contrast with a custom-made mouthguard from a dentist, over-the-counter “boil and bite” mouthguards are far less effective.
Custom sports mouthguards FAQs
Q. Why do I need a mouthguard?
Knocked out or broken teeth, cut lips, and even a broken jaw are just some of the injuries you may sustain when playing sport. Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard helps to absorb and spread the impact of a blow to your face, which might otherwise result in an injury to your mouth or jaw.
Any dental injury can be painful and disfiguring, and may involve lengthy and complex dental treatment. The cost of an injury to your teeth or jaw far exceeds the cost of a custom-fitted mouthguard.
Q. When should I wear a mouthguard?
Custom-fitted mouthguards should be worn whilst playing and training for any sport where there is a possibility of contact to the face. These sports can include rugby union, rugby league, AFL, martial arts, hockey, netball, baseball, basketball and even skateboarding and skiing.
Q. What type of mouthguard should I get?
There are many types of mouthguards available in Australia, ranging from cheap, over-the-counter types to professionally custom-fitted mouthguards.
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) strongly recommends wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard to ensure maximum protection.
Q. How long will my mouthguard last?
It’s important to have your mouthguard assessed by your Wickham Dental dentist at your regular dental check-up to ensure it still fits correctly for maximum protection.
You may need a replacement if your new, secondary adult teeth have come through, or if your mouthguard has been damaged.
Q. How do I look after my mouthguard?
After every time you play or train, rinse your mouthguard immediately to remove debris and prvent bacteria buildup. Store it in a rigid container, away from heat to ensure it maintains its shape – and avoid chewing on your mouthguard which can damage it and affect the fit!
Book in for your custom mouthguard 3D scan today
To create a mouthguard that fits perfectly, we’ll take a 3D scan of each player’s mouth and teeth. We then custom make each mouthguard at our in-house dental laboratory.
For health fund members we’ll use the HICAPS system to process your order with no out-of-pocket expense. Your mouthguard will then be ready to collect in around 10 working days.