A properly fitted custom mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to protect your teeth, gums, and jaw. Utilizing a precise intra-oral scan means absolutely no more uncomfortable impressions of your teeth!
Your teeth are worth protecting — on the field, on the court, and at night. Whether you're gearing up for contact sport or dealing with teeth grinding (bruxism), a properly fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of damage to your teeth, gums and jaw.
At Care4Teeth, we design and fit custom mouthguards for children and adults across Carina, Camp Hill, Carindale, Belmont and the surrounding Brisbane suburbs. An intra-oral scan is done to capture a highly precise digital rendering of your dentition, meaning no messy, uncomfortable impressions are required.
A mouthguard works as a cushion between your teeth and any impact, whether that's a ball, an elbow, a fall, or the pressure of grinding overnight. A well-fitted guard can help to:
Dental bodies including the Australian Dental Association recommend a properly fitted mouthguard for anyone taking part in contact or high-impact sport, and for patients who grind or clench their teeth.
Utilizing this state-of-the-art intra-oral scan, a custom mouthguard is expertly fabricated to adapt securely around the unique contours of your teeth and gingival tissues. Because the appliance is specifically calibrated to your occlusal bite, it offers superior retention and comfort, staying firmly in place during athletic function to distribute impact forces much more evenly than a generic, over-the-counter alternative. Custom guards are also available in a range of colours if you'd like to personalise yours.
An occlusal splint is a custom-made appliance designed to help manage teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching, often worn overnight. It may help reduce wear on tooth surfaces and ease jaw discomfort associated with grinding. Our dentists assess your bite and symptoms to determine if a custom night guard is suitable for you.
A custom-fitted sports mouthguard is designed to help protect your teeth, lips, and gums during contact sports and physical activity. Made from an impression of your teeth, it offers a more comfortable, secure fit than off-the-shelf options. Our team can create a custom mouthguard tailored to your sport and mouth shape.
We'll check your teeth and discuss what the guard is for (sport, grinding, or both).
We use advanced intra-oral scanning technology to capture a precise 3D digital impression of your teeth and bite. This modern approach offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional putty impressions.
Your mouthguard is custom-made off-site to fit your impression.
We check the fit, comfort and bite alignment, and make adjustments where needed.
If you wake up with jaw soreness, headaches, or notice your teeth looking worn down, a custom night guard may help protect your teeth from the effects of grinding or clenching (bruxism) while you sleep. We can talk you through whether a sports mouthguard, a night guard, or both would suit your situation.
Custom mouthguards are typically covered under general dental extras on most Australian health funds, and we can process claims on the spot for many providers. Ask our team about your cover when you book, or see our Payments page for more on payment options including Afterpay, Zip and Humm.
For all enquiries and to make an appointment, please contact Care 4 Teeth today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Dental injuries aren't limited to contact sports — falls, stray balls and collisions can happen in non-contact activities too. A custom mouthguard is worth considering for any sport where there's a risk of a knock to the face.
With proper care, a custom mouthguard can last for a season or several years, depending on wear and growth (particularly for children and teenagers, whose mouths are still developing). We'll check the fit at your regular dental visits and let you know if it's time for a replacement.
Yes. A custom-fitted night guard can help cushion your teeth from the effects of grinding or clenching and may ease associated jaw discomfort. We can assess whether this is suitable for you during a consultation.
Rinse it after every use, clean it with a soft toothbrush (avoid toothpaste, which can be abrasive), store it in a ventilated case, and bring it along to your dental check-ups so we can inspect the fit.
Yes — we fit custom mouthguards for children and teenagers involved in sport. Because young mouths are still growing, we recommend having the fit checked regularly. (For our dedicated children's mouthguard information, see our Children's Dentistry section.)
