Mouthguards & night guards

Custom mouthguards and night guards in Camden

Custom-made dental appliances to protect your teeth during sport or while you sleep.

Custom-made clear dental mouthguard on a tray in a Camden dental clinic

A custom-fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your teeth — whether you play contact sport or grind and clench at night. At Dentistree in Camden, we make sports mouthguards and occlusal splints (night guards) from precise impressions or digital scans of your teeth, so the appliance fits snugly, stays in place and is more comfortable than off-the-shelf options.

Why a custom-fitted mouthguard matters

The Australian Dental Association strongly recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for anyone playing contact or collision sports. Compared with boil-and-bite or stock options, a custom guard typically provides a more accurate fit, better impact protection, easier breathing and clearer speech — all of which mean it's more likely to actually be worn. Night guards (occlusal splints) won't stop you grinding or clenching, but they can help protect your teeth, fillings and crowns from wear, reduce muscle fatigue and may help with some types of jaw and headache symptoms.

Custom sports mouthguards for contact and collision sports
Occlusal splints (night guards) for grinding and clenching
Choice of colours for sports guards (where suitable)
Precise impressions or digital scans
Snug, comfortable fit
Care and storage advice provided

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Off-the-shelf and boil-and-bite mouthguards often fit loosely, are bulkier and can fall out during impact. A custom-fitted guard, made from a model of your own teeth, generally provides better protection and is more comfortable to wear — which means it's more likely to be worn consistently.

For adults, a well-cared-for custom mouthguard often lasts a few seasons. For children and teenagers whose teeth and jaws are still developing, the guard may need to be remade more frequently — often every 12–24 months.

Sports mouthguards are designed to absorb impact during contact sport and are usually worn on the upper teeth. Night guards (occlusal splints) are typically thinner, harder appliances designed to redistribute the forces of grinding and clenching while you sleep. They're not interchangeable.

A night guard generally won't stop the grinding or clenching itself, but it can protect your teeth and existing dental work from wear, reduce muscle fatigue and may help some patients with related symptoms such as jaw discomfort or morning headaches.

Rinse it under cool water after use, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush (no toothpaste — it can be abrasive), and store it in a vented case away from heat. Avoid leaving it in a hot car or in direct sunlight, as it can warp.

Yes — and they really should for any contact or collision sport. Because children's mouths are still developing, custom mouthguards typically need to be remade more often than adult guards.

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Custom mouthguards and night guards in Camden

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