Custom Mouthguards: Why It’s Worth Going the Extra Mile
When it comes to protecting your smile on the field, not all mouthguards are made equal. While boil-and-bite options from the chemist might seem convenient, nothing beats the fit, comfort, and protection of a custom mouth guard made by your dentist. Whether its a custom mouth guard for adult sports or speciality childrens mouthguards, we are able to help protect your teeth when they need it most.
At Gentle Dental Centre, we’re passionate about prevention—because repairing a damaged tooth costs a lot more than protecting it in the first place.
Why Choose a Custom Mouth Guard?
A custom mouth guard is individually made to fit your teeth snugly and securely. Unlike off-the-shelf or DIY mouthguards, a custom-fitted one won’t slip around, impair breathing, or offer subpar protection.
Instead, it’s:
- Tailored to your bite
- More comfortable to wear
- Better at absorbing impact
- Reduces likelihood of permanent injury
- Less likely to trigger a gag reflex
- Designed to suit your age, sport, and risk level (and you can choose the colour you want!)
We use high-quality materials and layering suited to the level of contact in your sport, whether you’re a footy player, boxer, martial artist, or netballer.
How Do Dentists Make Custom Mouthguards?
At Gentle Dental Centre, the process is quick and easy:
- Dental Impression/Scan: We take a precise mould of your upper teeth.
- Lab Fabrication: The impression is sent to a dental lab, where your custom mouth guard is crafted using durable, high-impact materials. The number of layers (single, double, or triple) depends on the sport and the level of protection needed.
- Personalisation: You can choose your colours—and we can even embed your name into the design.
- Fit & Adjust: Once it’s ready (usually within 5 working days), our patients come to collect, and if you need an adjustment, we check and fine-tune the fit to make sure it’s snug, comfortable, and protective.
Kids Mouth Guard: Why It’s Especially Important
Children’s teeth are still developing, and that means their bites change regularly. A kids mouth guard made by your dentist can accommodate that growth and provide the right level of protection.
Childrens mouthguards are as essential to their sports as the correct pair of shoes.
Store-bought mouthguards often don’t mould well to small or shifting teeth, which means your child might be left vulnerable during contact sports.
We create kids mouth guards that are safe, strong, and sized to suit their stage of development—because baby teeth and growing smiles deserve protection too.
How Much Does a Custom Mouth Guard Cost?
At Gentle Dental Centre, custom mouthguards start from $180. This cost may vary depending on the number of layers needed or if additional personalisation is requested.
Health fund rebates may apply, especially for childrens mouthguards. Just ask our friendly team when you book.
We can also process health fund rebates on the spot—so you can protect your teeth without the paperwork headache.
We Work With All Major Insurance Companies
The Cost of Not Wearing A Custom Mouth guard
A knocked-out tooth can be painful, traumatic, and expensive. Sports-related injuries often affect the front teeth—and can lead to anything from chips and cracks to full tooth loss. Treatment can involve:
- Fillings or bonding
- Root canals
- Crowns
- Implants
All of which cost far more than a custom mouthguard.
What Sports Require a Mouthguard?
You’d be surprised how many contact sports don’t require a mouthguard—yet injuries are still common. We regularly make mouthguards for:
- AFL and rugby
- Boxing and martial arts
- Netball
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Skateboarding and
- BMX
Basically, if there’s a risk of impact, a custom mouth guard is worth it.
Book Your Custom Mouthguard Today
Don’t wait for an accident to happen. Protect your smile—and your child’s—with a properly fitted custom mouth guard made right here in Wanneroo.
We offer fast turnaround, health fund rebates, and expert care to help you play safe.
