Custom Mouthguards Frenchs Forest
Safeguard your teeth with a premium mouthguard crafted for comfort, durability and maximum protection - whether you're sleeping or playing sports.
In the Northern Beaches area, particularly around Frenchs Forest, they are a must-have for kids and adults participating in school sports or local clubs. The Northern Beaches Council and the NSW local government actively promote mouthguard safety due to their proven role in preventing dental injuries.
What is a custom mouthguard?
A custom mouthguard is a protective dental appliance made to fit your teeth perfectly. Unlike over-the-counter options, it is professionally designed to provide maximum comfort, durability, and protection.
Mouthguards are commonly worn during sport to reduce the risk of dental injuries, but they can also be used for general purposes such as teeth grinding (bruxism) or jaw clenching. By absorbing impact and preventing damage to your teeth and gums, a custom mouthguard helps you safeguard your smile whether on the field, at night, or in everyday life.
Why wear a mouthguard
Wearing a mouthguard is one of the easiest ways to protect your teeth from damage. For sports, a custom-fitted mouthguard cushions against knocks, falls, or collisions, helping to prevent chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth, as well as injuries to the lips and jaw.
Outside of sport, mouthguards are also useful for people who grind or clench their teeth (a condition known as bruxism). In these cases, the guard acts as a protective barrier, reducing wear on the teeth, easing jaw strain, and helping to prevent long-term damage.
Whether on the field or at night, a mouthguard offers simple but effective protection for your smile.
The different types of mouthguards
When choosing a mouthguard, there are several options available, each with varying levels of fit, comfort, and protection:
- Stock Mouthguards: Pre-made and ready to wear, these are a convenient option found in most sports or pharmacy stores. However, they often provide only basic protection and lack a personalized fit.
- Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards: These offer better customization. You soften the mouthguard in hot water and bite into it to mould it to your teeth. While an improvement over stock options, they still fall short of providing the perfect fit or top-tier protection.
- Custom-Made Mouthguards: For the best comfort, fit, and safety, custom-made mouthguards are the gold standard. Designed by dental professionals to match your unique dental structure, they provide superior protection and are ideal for both children and adults.
Blue House Dental offers custom mouthguard services for any patient in Frenchs Forest or within the Northern Beaches, ensuring residents receive tailored solutions for their dental needs. With these options readily available, it’s easy to safeguard your smile during any activity.
Caring for your mouthguard
Proper care will ensure your mouthguard lasts for years.
- Rinse it thoroughly after each use and gently brush it with a soft toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste.
- Store it in the provided case, away from direct heat, which could distort its shape.
- Check your mouthguard annually to ensure it still fits and provides adequate protection.
With the right care, your custom-made mouthguard will remain an effective tool for safeguarding your teeth and jaw through all of life’s adventures.
What to expect during a custom mouthguard appointment?
Getting a custom mouthguard is quick and hassle-free. Here’s what the process looks like:
- Brush and floss your teeth before your appointment.
- Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth using a special dental mold.
- Once the impressions are complete, your appointment is done—typically within 20 minutes.
- The impressions are sent to a dental lab, where your mouthguard is crafted (this usually takes one to two weeks).
- Your dentist will notify you when the mouthguard is ready for pick-up.
- During the pick-up appointment, your dentist will ensure the mouthguard fits perfectly before you leave.
Ready to protect your teeth during sports? Contact our friendly team to book your custom mouthguard appointment today.
Frequently asked questions
Custom mouthguards usually cost between $200 and $350, and are typically tailored for a more comfortable fit and better protection.
If you have dental extras, many health funds will cover the cost of a custom-fitted mouthguard. Check with your health fund provider to see what you are covered for.
A mouthguard in sports is designed to minimise and potentially completely avoid any damage to your teeth and gums. Many sports with high levels of physical contact, such as rugby and hockey, require players to wear mouthguards in order to protect teeth.
A good mouthguard will do this by adding a thick layer of protective plastic around your teeth, so even if you have a collision with another player, get tackled, or have some other physical clash, your teeth have a layer of plastic around them to absorb some of the shock, much like a helmet does for your head.
This minimises the risk of chipped and cracked teeth as well as broken and knocked out teeth.
No, it is not a good idea to sleep with your sports mouthguard in. If you need a mouthguard to help with bruxism (clenching or grinding in your sleep), you must use a mouthguard specifically made for this issue.
That’s because a bruxism night guard and a sports mouthguard are designed to be different.
A bruxism night guard does not cover your gums, so can be worn comfortably for long periods of time without risking your gum health. Night guards are also less thick and bulky for more comfortable wear, and are perforated with holes to allow water and saliva to pass through more easily and avoid bacteria building up.
Overall, only use a sports mouthguard for sports, and switch to a custom-made night guard for sleeping.
Yes. You can get a mouthguard for grinding teeth. Those with bruxism typically grind their teeth during sleep when they are unable to stop this damaging habit consciously.
While you work on methods to stop the grinding, you can wear a custom mouthguard to protect your teeth from wearing down during sleep.
Protect your smile today
At Blue House Dental, we’re here to provide personalised care and high-quality, custom-made mouthguards designed to keep your teeth safe during any activity. Book an appointment today and experience the difference of expert dental care in a trusted, family-friendly environment.
