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Custom Mouth Guards in Kempsey, Port Macquarie & Taree

Sport or night — custom-fitted means actually protective.
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What Is a Mouth Guard.

A mouth guard is a protective device worn over the teeth to absorb impact (sports) or prevent grinding damage (night use).

Custom-fitted guards made from dental impressions offer significantly better protection and comfort than chemist versions.

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Sports Guards and Night Guards — What’s the Difference?

Sports Guards

Sports guards protect against impact — a knocked-out or broken tooth, a cut lip, jaw fracture. They’re mandatory in full-contact sports and highly recommended in any sport with collision risk.

Night Guards

Night guards (occlusal splints) protect against the gradual damage caused by bruxism — clenching and grinding during sleep. Left untreated, grinding wears teeth flat, causes jaw pain (TMD), and fractures restorations.

WHY CUSTOM?

Why Custom Over Chemist-Bought?

Chemist guards are generic. They bulk out and distort over time, fit poorly, and are often abandoned because they’re uncomfortable.

A custom guard is made from impressions of your actual teeth — it seats precisely, stays in place, and lasts 3–5 years with proper care.

Frequently asked questions

How is a custom mouth guard made?
Your dentist takes impressions of your upper and lower teeth. A dental laboratory fabricates the guard from a high-grade thermoplastic material. You return a few days later for fitting and adjustment. The process takes two appointments.
How long does a custom mouth guard last?
With proper care, 3–5 years. Sports guards used in full-contact sports may need replacement sooner due to wear. Night guards should be replaced when there are signs of significant thinning or cracking.
Can a mouth guard fix jaw pain from grinding?
A night guard prevents further damage from bruxism and often reduces jaw muscle soreness. It does not cure the underlying clenching behaviour — that usually has a stress or postural component — but it significantly protects the teeth and restorations in the meantime.
My child plays sport — what age should they start wearing a guard?
From the moment they start playing contact sport — regardless of age. Protecting primary teeth matters; injuries to baby teeth can affect the development of adult teeth beneath them.
Are mouth guards covered by health insurance?
Many extras policies include dental appliances. Check your annual limits and whether a custom guard falls under the appliance or general dental category for your fund.

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