{"id":207,"date":"2023-08-07T11:48:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T01:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/custom-vs-boil-bite-mouthguards\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:03:58","slug":"custom-vs-boil-bite-mouthguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/custom-vs-boil-bite-mouthguards\/","title":{"rendered":"custom vs &#8220;boil &#038; bite&#8221; mouthguards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Dental Association (ADA) does not recommend traditional \u201cboil and bite\u201d mouthguards.<\/p>\n<h2>why are \u201cboil and bite\u201d mouthguards not recommended?<\/h2>\n<h2>&#8220;boil and bite&#8221;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ndon&#8217;t fully protect\n<\/li>\n<li>\ncan get stuck in the back of your throat\n<\/li>\n<li>\ncan affect your breathing\n<\/li>\n<li>\ncan affect your speech\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>custom<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ntailor-made mouthguards\n<\/li>\n<li>\ndesigned for strong impact protection\n<\/li>\n<li>\nmade from a 3D scan of your teeth\n<\/li>\n<li>\nsuitable for all ages &amp; all sports levels\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over the counter \u201cboil and bite\u201d mouthguards are not properly fitted to your mouth. This means that they\u2019re often loose, and can be dangerous for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They don\u2019t fully protect against dental trauma<\/li>\n<li>They can get stuck in the back of your throat<\/li>\n<li>They can affect your breathing<\/li>\n<li>They can affect your speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>what makes smilogy different?<\/h2>\n<p>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 &#8211; literally &#8211; and so we\u2019re all about protecting you while you do what you do.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>How do we get such a close fit? Book a scan at our <a href=\"\/dental-clinics\/book-online\/\">edgecliff or castle hill clinic<\/a>. We scan your smile, then print and send your mouthguard so that you can start protecting your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Our mouthguards are suitable for all ages playing all sports at all levels.<\/p>\n<h2>buy a custom mouthguard<\/h2>\n<p>Love sport? A custom mouthguard is essential gear for you to focus on your passion. <a href=\"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/mouthguards\/\">Buy a smilogy mouthguard<\/a> online, or <a href=\"\/dental-clinics\/book-online\/\">book your scan<\/a> at our Edgecliff or Castle Hill clinic. Not sure you need one? Read <a href=\"\/dental-clinics\/do-i-really-need-a-mouthguard\/\">do I really need a mouthguard?<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/custom-vs-boil-bite-min.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Dental Association doesn&#8217;t recommend boil and bite mouthguards. 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