CUSTOM MOUTHGUARDS IN CANBERRA
If you participate in contact sports, you are at a higher risk to damage your teeth, jaws and gums. Hockey, football, rugby, AFL, basketball and other contact sport players can benefit from a custom-made mouthguard that protects them from trauma including teeth that are chipped, cracked or knocked out, cut lips and jaw injury.
We promote the use of custom-fitted mouthguards. These fit comfortably and are more likely to be worn than a stock/pre-formed mouthguard, which can be bulky and make breathing and talking difficult.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CUSTOM MOUTHGUARDS?
We at Evolving Smiles, offer custom mouthguards which have many advantages:
- They are comfortable, allowing for regular speaking and breathing, making it easier for athletes to wear during training and games
- A properly fitted mouthguard protects the soft tissues of the lips, cheeks, gums and tongue from tearing during impact
- They cushion the teeth and jaw joints from impact
- Available in different colours
- Can be marked with your name
- Made from tough acrylic and laminate materials
- The cost of a custom mouthguard is low compared to the cost of any treatment associated with an injury sustained by not wearing a mouthguard
We’ll take moulds of your teeth that manufacture your bespoke device. We manufacture the mouthguards on-site, which allows us to pass on the laboratory savings to you.
WHY NOT USE A STORE BOUGHT MOUTHGUARD IN CANBERRA?
There are options at most shops including boil and bite or stock mouthguards at chemists and sports stores. A poor fit is common, however, causing discomfort and putting a strain on your breathing. They won’t give you the level of protection that a custom mouthguard offers. These devices are even tapered to avoid irritating your gag reflex.
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR YOUR CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD?
- Rinse the mouthguard with cold water or mouthwash before and after each use.
- Clean the mouthguard with cool soapy water and a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinse it thoroughly before storage.
- Place the mouthguard in a firm container to store or transport it.
- Protect the mouthguard from high temperature eg water or direct sunlight, to minimize distorting its shape.
- Keep the mouthguard out of reach from pets, dogs can eat them!
- Bring your mouthguard to your routine check-up appointments so that the dentist can examine it.
HOW MUCH DOES YOUR CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD COST?
A custom mouthguard at Evolving Smiles cost $199 or health-fund rebate only for CBHS and HCF patients.
We accept all health funds and process your rebate on the spot with HICAPS.
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?
Call us today to schedule your appointment on 0262472240 or book your appointment online.