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Protect your smile with a custom mouthguard in Canberra. Whether it's for sports or night time grinding, our tailored mouthguards provide superior comfort and protection.
At Reasons to Smile Canberra, we provide two types of custom-fitted appliances to protect your oral health:
Each appliance is carefully made to fit your mouth comfortably and function effectively, created locally and fitted and managed in our Canberra dental practice.
Protection That Fits for Children and Adults Alike
Sports-related dental injuries are surprisingly common, and almost always preventable. A custom-made sports mouthguard offers reliable protection for the teeth, jaw, and soft tissues during high-impact or contact sports.
Unlike over-the-counter options, our mouthguards are designed from a precise model of your teeth, which means:
Yes. Especially for contact sports. Chemist-bought guards often fit poorly and provide limited protection. A properly fitted guard stays in place and reduces risk far more effectively.
Absolutely. We can design a guard that accommodates your/your child’s orthodontic treatment and still offers excellent protection.
Children may need a new mouthguard each season due to growth. For adults, a well-made mouthguard typically lasts 1–2 years with proper care.
Protecting Teeth and Supporting Better Sleep
Some damage doesn’t happen during the day it happens slowly, over time, while you sleep.
Grinding and clenching during sleep (also called bruxism) can lead to:
An occlusal splint, sometimes called a night guard, is a slim, custom-fitted appliance worn during sleep. It doesn’t stop the grinding itself, but it does:
Some splints are designed not just to protect your teeth, but to support your breathing. These mandibular advancement devices gently hold the lower jaw forward during sleep, helping to keep the airway open and reduce:
We provide these devices only in collaboration with local sleep physicians, and only after formal diagnosis via a sleep study. Your comfort, health, and safety remain our top priorities throughout.
We begin with a conversation about your needs, whether that’s protecting your teeth from grinding, or addressing sleep-related symptoms. If sleep apnoea is suspected, we’ll refer you to a trusted sleep physician for diagnostic testing.
We take a detailed digital scan or impression of your teeth to create a mouthguard or splint that fits securely and comfortably.
Once your appliance is ready, we’ll ensure the fit is correct and explain how to use and care for it. For splints, we may also coordinate follow-up with your referring specialist as needed.
We’ll check in with you during regular dental visits to ensure the appliance continues to fit well and function as intended. If you ever feel discomfort or need adjustments, we’re here to help.
Most people are not aware of this destructive habit. Some of the symptoms of grinding include waking up with headaches or tight or sore jaw muscles. Some signs of grinding include ridges on the sides of your tongue or the inner part of your cheeks, flat or worn teeth, cracked or broken teeth. Being aware of such symptoms and signs will be indicators of grinding habits.
Not at all, when they’re made properly. Our custom splints are slim and precisely fitted, making them easy to wear and easy to sleep in.
Occlusal splints won’t stop grinding, but they prevent damage. Mandibular advancement splints may help reduce snoring and improve airway support, but only when prescribed and fitted as part of a coordinated plan with a sleep specialist.
With proper care, both mouthguards and splints can last several years. We’ll review the condition at each check-up and recommend replacement if needed.
Whether you’re looking for a sports mouthguard for your child or a sleep splint for yourself, we’re here to help. At Reasons to Smile Canberra, we provide custom-fitted, locally made appliances supported by a caring team who takes the time to listen.
