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Custom Sports Mouthguards in Sydney
Playing contact sport, or looking for better protection for your child’s teeth on the basketball court, soccer pitch, AFL oval, cricket pitch or football field? About Smiles is a Sydney dental group with five locations Chatswood, Circular Quay, Crows Nest, Eastgardens and Zetland offering custom fitted sports mouthguards for athletes and active families, with a closer, more secure fit than store bought options. For anyone playing contact sport, a properly fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to help protect the teeth and reduce the risk of a dental injury. It’s a small step that can save a lot of stress, pain and cost down the track you can find your nearest About Smiles clinic and book a fitting.
What Are Custom Sports Mouthguards and What Do They Do?
Custom sports mouthguards are protective dental devices designed to help safeguard your teeth, gums and lips during high-impact and contact sports. Unlike store bought “boil and bite” options, custom-made mouthguards from a dental professional are tailored to your individual bite, offering a snug fit and more consistent protection. At About Smiles, we create custom mouthguards designed to help shield your teeth from injury while still allowing comfortable breathing and speaking during physical activity.
The difference between a custom and off-the-shelf mouthguard often comes down to fit. A mouthguard that shifts around or feels bulky is far less likely to be worn consistently, which can undermine the protection it’s meant to provide in the moments that matter most. This is especially relevant for younger athletes, who may be tempted to skip wearing an uncomfortable mouthguard altogether.
Benefits of Custom Sports Mouthguards
- Injury protection — helps absorb impact to protect teeth from chips, cracks, breaks or being knocked out during contact sport
- Orthodontic protection — helps shield braces and other orthodontic appliances, so treatment progress isn’t compromised
- Custom comfort — tailored to your individual bite for a snug fit that stays in place and allows easy breathing and speaking
- Peace of mind — lets athletes and parents focus on the game, knowing their smile has an added layer of protection
These benefits are closely connected. A mouthguard that fits well tends to stay in place during play, which is what allows it to deliver the protection and comfort patients are looking for in the first place. A poorly fitted option, by contrast, can end up doing little more than sitting uncomfortably in the mouth without offering much real protection when it counts.
Custom Mouthguards at Our Sydney Clinics
At About Smiles, we provide quality general and family dentistry, with custom mouthguards designed for comfort, durability and function, so you can focus on your sport with an added layer of protection for your teeth. Our team fits mouthguards for children as well as adults and for younger patients, paediatric dentistry is part of Dr Mark Mingjie Lu’s confirmed scope at our Chatswood and Crows Nest clinics.
As an NSQHS accredited group, we follow recognised national safety and quality standards. Custom-fitted mouthguards are also the type generally recommended over off-the-shelf options for contact sport. Some of our clinicians consult in additional languages Mandarin and Cantonese at Chatswood and Crows Nest (Dr Mark Mingjie Lu), and Vietnamese at Circular Quay (Dr Gregory Nguyen).
How Our Custom Sports Mouthguards Are Made
Step One
Consultation:
We start with a consultation to discuss your activity level, sport and any specific dental concerns, including orthodontic treatment if relevant.
Step Two
Impressions and Fabrication:
We take precise impressions of your teeth, then craft a durable, impact-resistant mouthguard tailored to your individual dental structure.
Step Three
Fitting:
Once ready, we check that your mouthguard fits properly and make any adjustments needed for comfort and function.
Because growing children’s mouths and bites can change over time, we also recommend a periodic dental check-up to confirm a mouthguard still fits well, particularly for younger athletes who are still developing. A mouthguard that fit perfectly last season may need adjusting or replacing as things change, so it’s worth factoring this into your routine check-ups before each new season begins.
Is a Custom Mouthguard Right for You?
Not every sport or activity carries the same level of risk, and our team can help you decide whether a custom mouthguard makes sense for your situation.
This may be worth considering if you have:
A child who plays contact sports, skateboards or does other physical activities
Braces or other orthodontic treatment needing extra protection
Concerns about protecting your teeth during high-impact sport
How it can help:
Helps protect against injuries like chipped or knocked out teeth during sport
Helps protect orthodontic appliances and keep treatment progress on track
Provides confidence and peace of mind for athletes and parents
It may be particularly well suited to you if you are:
An athlete of any level wanting reliable dental protection
A parent seeking protection for your child during sport
Undergoing orthodontic treatment and needing added protection
Helping You Protect Your Smile
Our team provides treatments that may improve comfort and function, with every plan built around your individual needs. Results differ for each person and will be discussed with you in full during your consultation, including guidance on caring for your mouthguard between fittings. If you play multiple sports or seasons, it’s worth mentioning this too, as it can affect how often your mouthguard needs checking.
Our Sydney Locations
About Smiles has five clinics across Sydney. You can identify your nearest below:
- Chatswood — 2/63A Archer Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 · (02) 9415 3555. Practitioners here include Dr Mark Mingjie Lu (paediatric dentistry; Mandarin and Cantonese; also at Crows Nest), Dr David Argent, Dr David Young and Dr Eugene Foo.
- Circular Quay — Ground Floor, Shop LCC125, 17 Young Street, Circular Quay NSW 2000 · (02) 8319 2323. Practitioners here include Dr Aodhan Docherty and Dr Gregory Nguyen (English and Vietnamese).
- Crows Nest — Suite 103, Level 1, 22 Clarke Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 · (02) 8622 3900. Dr Mark Mingjie Lu (paediatric dentistry) consults here in addition to Chatswood.
- Eastgardens — Shop 350, Level 3, Westfield Eastgardens, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens NSW 2036 · (02) 8488 9994. Practitioners here include Dr Sabrina Chong, Dr Lucy Cracknell and Dr Jacinda Stamenkovic.
- Zetland — 4/6 Defries Avenue, Zetland NSW 2017 · (02) 9313 6388. Practitioners here include Dr Ashish Gohil and Dr Danny Nguyen-Ngo.
To book a fitting, contact your nearest clinic on the number above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a custom mouthguard last?
This depends on how often it’s worn, how it’s cared for, and for younger athletes how quickly their mouth is growing and changing. Your dentist can advise on when it might be time for a replacement or adjustment.
Can I get a custom mouthguard if I have braces?
Yes. We can create a mouthguard designed to fit comfortably around braces or other orthodontic appliances, helping protect both your teeth and your treatment progress during sport.
Do you make custom mouthguards for children?
Yes. Our team fits mouthguards for children as well as adults, and we recommend re-checking the fit periodically, as a child’s mouth changes while they grow.
Is this available at all About Smiles locations?
Custom mouthguard fittings can be arranged across our Sydney clinics Chatswood, Circular Quay, Crows Nest, Eastgardens and Zetland. Contact your nearest location and the team can help you book.
Will my private health extras cover a custom mouthguard?
Many families use private health extras cover towards a custom mouthguard, though the amount depends on your level of cover. About Smiles works with Australian private health funds and offers HICAPS claiming where applicable, and our team can help you understand what your fund may cover before your fitting.