Mouth Guards

Affordable & Friendly

Mouth Guards

South of Adelaide

Perhaps one of the most important pieces of sports equipment you can invest in is a mouthguard.

Essential for both adults and children who participate in contact sport or activities.

We can custom-fit a mouthguard that will protect your teeth and gums whilst being able to speak & breath clearly.

Schedule an appointment to have your custom-made mouthguard constructed in your team colours if required.

To book an appointment please call (08) 8381 4113.

Joshua Nitschke

06/05/2022

Friendly expert staff make for as great an experience as possible

Grub Boy

10/02/2022

I can highly recommend Dr Joey. Very easy to speak with and her manner puts you completely at ease. And besides all that she does an excellent job with efficiency and attention to detail...

Arthur Bailey

27/06/2021

Yep they are Verry good I have been going there for the past over 30 years and they have only got even better. Fantastic service.

Joe South

03/12/2020

Dr Joey was fantastic, had a lot of work done but it was painless and very well priced. Highly recommend

arjun tokhi

22/11/2020

Thank you again for making my dental appointment stress free. Very friendly staff, on time which is a nice change to previous dental experiences. If your looking for a dental clinic down south try OHdental

Joanna Pessios

22/11/2020

Friendly staff, easy parking, great dentist. Highly recommend them.

Andrew Kampes

05/11/2018

Had a fall and had serious damage to upper jaw and front teeth Dr Evan Jones is a magician and the cost was incredibly reasonable. Cannot recommend this dentist enough they made it almost a pleasure having most of my front teeth broken. Thank you DR. Jones

Greg L

19/07/2018

I am so grateful for the caring, friendly service provided by all of the staff at this clinic. I have previously recommended them to friends/family and will continue to do so.

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Frequently asked questions about Mouth Guards in Adelaide

What are mouth guards made of?

Mouth guards can be made of acrylic (type of plastic), acetate, vinyl, some kind of rubber, hybrid of more than one material or metal, such as chromium cobalt.

Better guards are often made of a laminate of two materials – hard material on the outside and soft on the inside, to ensure both durability and comfort.

One of the proprietary laminates is Ethel Vinyl Acetate. The quality of the material will make your guard more durable and resistant to chewing pressure.

If your mouth guard is designed to be boiled before being fitted to your mouth, make sure that it can be heated repeatedly without falling apart, otherwise it will not last long.

Should you clean your mouth guard? If so how?

Your mouth guard needs to be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use to prevent bacterial growth. As soon as you take it out of your mouth, rinse it with cool water and brush it with your tooth brush and tooth paste. Once a week soak it for a few hours in a mix of water and a mouth guard cleaner such as Ortho Clean or a denture cleaner such as Efferdent. Cleaners will not only remove any plaque and bacteria but will make your guard smell nice.

Avoid makeshift cleaners such as vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or similar, as their odor will penetrate plastic and will linger for a long time. Rinse and dry your guard and keep it in its own ventilated box and make sure it is stored away from any heat source. Heat might make it lose its shape.

Our mouth guards just used for sport?

The short answer is no.

Mouth guards can be used for more than just protecting you from sports injuries.

Mouth guards can be used for teeth grinding at night.

It may seem strange that adding more things inside your mouth could help with sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.

But incorporating a mandibular advancement device into your nightly routine can be a beneficial tool for getting a better night’s sleep. By wearing this mouthguard on the lower arch, the tongue and jaw reposition to keep the airway open.

People who snore loudly or have nighttime bruxism may also find that this device helps ease their symptoms.

How Your Dentist Makes a Mouthguard?

A custom-made mouthguard usually involves two appointments with your dental professional.

They’ll take impressions of your teeth and make a model, sending it to a laboratory where the mouthguard is fabricated for a custom fit.

After your mouthguard comes back from the lab, your second appointment is to confirm it fits. Finally, your dental professional will file down any rough edges and make any necessary adjustments for that perfect shape and size, unique to you!

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