Custom-Made Mouthguard
These are custom-made rubber coverings, worn over your child’s teeth to protect them from damage in contact and ball sports. Being hit in the mouth by a ball in sports such as football, cricket, or hockey can lead to severe damage to your child’s teeth, including broken and lost teeth.
Equally, sports in which he or she comes into contact with other players, such as rugby, football or boxing, can also lead to damaged, broken or dislocated teeth or jaws. Custom mouthguards protect against dental injury, trauma, or tooth loss by cushioning the teeth and gums to help avoid chipped and broken teeth. Sports mouthguard needs to be replaced regularly so bring yours or your child’s mouthguard with you at regular dental visits so that our dentists can assess its condition.
Equally, sports in which he or she comes into contact with other players, such as rugby, football or boxing, can also lead to damaged, broken or dislocated teeth or jaws. Custom mouthguards protect against dental injury, trauma, or tooth loss by cushioning the teeth and gums to help avoid chipped and broken teeth. Sports mouthguard needs to be replaced regularly so bring yours or your child’s mouthguard with you at regular dental visits so that our dentists can assess its condition.
Need to Know
Appointments
Will need two 30 minute appointments. Impressions will be taken to make a custom mouthguard.
Duration
30 minutes
Benefits
Custom-made mouthguards protect your teeth from accidental injury during sports.
Conditions
Advisable for any contact sports.
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Fees
- Starting from $440 to $550
Frequently Asked Questions
All our custom-made mouthguards are made from dental grade soft EVA mouthguard material. Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is a very soft plastic/rubber that easily forms when heated. In addition, the energy absorption properties makes it tough and stress crack resistant. They are latex and BPA free.
This will rarely happen, but the fit will never be known until you pop the finished mouthguard in your mouth. In this case, we'll try and fast track the production of a new mouthguard so you don't miss any training sessions or games.
After use, wash your mouthguard in cold water. Use your toothbrush to gently scrub it, removing the saliva and any food debris.
A quick rinse in a non-alcoholic mouthwash will help improve the taste and smell of your mouthguard. Do not use toothpaste or solvents which will abrade. Do not clean with hot water or heat as this will distort the shape of the mouthguard.
Hundreds of studies dating back to the 1980s show that compared to having no protection, wearing any type of mouth guard reduces the number of fractured teeth in an impact. According to the ADA, athletes are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth if they don't wear a mouthguard.
A custom-made mouthguard costs roughly ten or so times more than a store bought one. However, even with the added premium, they are still well worth the cost. The reason? Comfort, fit, and reliability of the materials used.
