custom vs “boil & bite” mouthguards

The Australian Dental Association doesn't recommend boil and bite mouthguards. Here's how they compare with a custom mouthguard.

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) does not recommend traditional “boil and bite” mouthguards.

why are “boil and bite” mouthguards not recommended?

“boil and bite”

  • don’t fully protect
  • can get stuck in the back of your throat
  • can affect your breathing
  • can affect your speech

custom

  • tailor-made mouthguards
  • designed for strong impact protection
  • made from a 3D scan of your teeth
  • suitable for all ages & all sports levels

Over the counter “boil and bite” mouthguards are not properly fitted to your mouth. This means that they’re often loose, and can be dangerous for a number of reasons:

  • They don’t fully protect against dental trauma
  • They can get stuck in the back of your throat
  • They can affect your breathing
  • They can affect your speech

what makes smilogy different?

Our custom mouthguards are tailor-made and designed to give you strong impact protection. We totally understand that an injury could put you off your game – literally – and so we’re all about protecting you while you do what you do.

Custom mouthguards are made from a 3D scan of your teeth so that your mouthguard fits like a glove. A close fit helps it stay in place and protect your teeth and face. Our Australian made mouthguards are tailored to meet the needs of your smile.

How do we get such a close fit? Book a scan at our edgecliff or castle hill clinic. We scan your smile, then print and send your mouthguard so that you can start protecting your smile.

Our mouthguards are suitable for all ages playing all sports at all levels.

buy a custom mouthguard

Love sport? A custom mouthguard is essential gear for you to focus on your passion. Buy a smilogy mouthguard online, or book your scan at our Edgecliff or Castle Hill clinic. Not sure you need one? Read do I really need a mouthguard?

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book online at edgecliff or castle hill

check-up, clean and x-rays for $149. open monday to friday, 9am–5pm. prefer to talk it through? call us and we’ll help you choose the right appointment.

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