Is your child ready to hit the field? Whether they’re playing rugby league, AFL, rugby, or even martial arts, ensure they're equipped with the best protection possible.
Choosing a custom mouthguard isn’t just smart - it's essential. Protecting your child’s smile is a proactive step toward ensuring their confidence and safety in contact sports.
Let’s make a smart choice together. Visit our team at 1300SMILES and discover how a custom mouthguard can make all the difference this season.
To make your mouthguard appointment today BOOK ONLINE. Alternatively, you can speak to a member of our friendly team on 1300 764 537.
We can make your custom mouthguard quite quickly without the need for lengthy dental appointments. During your initial appointment, we will take a detailed impression of your mouth and this is used to make your new custom mouthguard in the dental laboratory. Every mouthguard is individually designed and is thickened to provide greater protection in critical areas while still being comfortable to wear. The fit of your mouthguard will be checked at your next visit and then it will be ready for you to wear.
With one third of all dental trauma or injuries being caused by a sporting related activity. Figures show that 75% of all oral injuries during a sporting activity were due to a mouthguard not being worn.
The Australian Dental Association strongly recommends the use of a custom fitted mouth guard (fitted by your Dentist) for the following sports.
These sports have a higher level of contact so can contribute to a higher risk of sustaining a blow to the face, jaw, gums and teeth.
Mouthguards should be replaced every season, the cost of a replacement of a custom mouthguard is far less than the average dental bill caused by sports injury or trauma.
Looking after your new mouthguard is easy. You will simply need to rinse it thoroughly after each use to keep it clean and fresh. We can provide a perforated container for you to safely store your mouthguard and you will need to keep it away from direct heat as this could cause it to distort. We will check the condition of your mouthguard during your regular dental appointments, just to ensure it still fits correctly and does not have any rips or tears.
If you have private health insurance with dental cover, your mouthguard may be eligible for a rebate.
Off-the-shelf mouthguards are not the same as a custom fitted mouthguard by your dentist. Off-the-shelf mouthguards such as the traditional ‘Boil & Bite’ types are not designed specifically for the contours and shape of your teeth and mouth. They provide an inferior level of protection as they are made using generically shaped plastic. Store bought mouthguards can interfere with a players talking, breathing and drinking.
Due to the imperfect fit they don’t provide as much protection as a custom mouthguard, they can be more prone to move or slip out of the correct position leaving players more vulnerable to sustaining an injury upon impact.
To make your mouthguard appointment today BOOK ONLINE. Alternatively, you can speak to a member of our friendly team on 1300 764 537.
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