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🛡️ Custom mouthguards

Custom mouthguards made from a scan.

Sports mouthguards and night guards for teeth grinding — manufactured from a digital scan of your teeth. No goopy putty. No gagging. Ready in one week.

Custom mouthguards for patients across Berala, Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park, Granville, Parramatta and Strathfield since 2002.

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📚 Quick answer

What is a custom mouthguard?

A custom mouthguard is a moulded plastic dental appliance made specifically for one person's teeth. It is manufactured from a scan or impression of the mouth, then formed in a dental laboratory. Custom mouthguards offer up to 10 times more protection than over-the-counter or boil-and-bite alternatives because they fit your teeth exactly, stay in place during impact, and don't affect breathing or speech.

Two types we make

Sports guards & night guards.

Two completely different jobs, two completely different designs. Wearing the wrong type for the wrong job means inadequate protection.

🏉 For sport & impact

Custom sports mouthguard

Thick, shock-absorbing protection for contact sports. Cushions impacts to the face, prevents broken teeth, reduces concussion risk, and protects soft tissues from cuts.

  • Recommended by the Australian Dental Association for any contact sport
  • Up to 10x more protection than boil-and-bite
  • Suitable for adults and children (kids' guards updated yearly)
  • Compatible with braces — protects gums from brackets
  • Available in custom colours, team colours, and your name
😴 For sleep & grinding

Custom night guard

Thinner protection for nightly wear. Also called a bruxism splint or occlusal splint. Protects teeth from grinding and clenching damage during sleep.

  • Prevents tooth fractures, enamel wear, and chipped teeth
  • Reduces morning jaw pain and tension headaches
  • Protects existing dental work (crowns, fillings, veneers)
  • Helps relieve TMJ joint discomfort
  • Designed for long-duration nightly comfort
Our process

Made from a digital scan, not putty.

Most clinics still use a tray of putty in your mouth — slow, messy, and a major trigger for the gag reflex. We use a digital intraoral scanner instead.

Old way

Putty impressions

  • Goopy tray in your mouth
  • Triggers gagging
  • Set time 3-5 minutes
  • Less accurate
  • Sent away physically
Our way

Digital scanner

  • Small wand, no tray
  • No gag reflex
  • Scan in 60 seconds
  • Sub-millimetre accuracy
  • Sent digitally to lab
Step by step

From scan to fit in one week.

Two short appointments, one week apart. That's it.

1

Quick consultation

We discuss what you need it for — sports, night grinding, or both — and check your teeth and bite. Choose your colours and name design.

15 min
2

Digital scan

A handheld scanner captures a 3D model of your teeth in about 60 seconds. No putty, no gagging, no waiting for material to set.

5 min
3

Lab fabrication

Your scan is sent digitally to our dental lab. The mouthguard is custom-manufactured to the millimetre — your colour choices and name applied.

~ 1 week
4

Fitting appointment

You return to collect your mouthguard. We check the fit, make any small adjustments, and you walk out with it ready to wear.

15 min
🎨 Make it yours

Colours, team designs, your name.

A custom mouthguard should look as good as it works. Choose any colour or combination, your team colours, and have your name printed on the guard — at no compromise to fit or impact protection.

  • Single colour, two-colour split, or marbled designs
  • Footy team colours — match your jersey on game day
  • Your name printed on the guard (great for kids' school sports)
  • Clear option for adults who prefer a discreet look

Coming soon: we're bringing logo printing in-house to add club crests and team logos directly. For now, colours, team colours, and names are all available.

Sports we fit guards for

If you play it, protect it.

The Australian Dental Association recommends a custom mouthguard for any sport with a risk of contact or facial impact.

🏉Rugby League
🏉Rugby Union
🏈AFL / Footy
⚽Soccer
🏑Hockey
🏀Basketball
🥊Boxing & MMA
🥋Martial Arts
🤽Water Polo
🛹Skateboarding
🚴BMX
🏐Netball

…and any other sport where your mouth could take an impact.

Are you grinding at night?

Six signs of teeth grinding.

Bruxism — the dental name for teeth grinding and clenching during sleep — affects an estimated 8-10% of Australian adults. Most don't know they're doing it.

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Morning jaw pain

Soreness or stiffness in your jaw when you wake up.

😣

Tension headaches

Headaches that start at the temples and ease as the day goes on.

🦷

Worn-down teeth

Teeth that look flatter or shorter than they used to.

🌡️

Tooth sensitivity

Increased sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods.

💔

Cracked teeth

Hairline cracks or unexplained chips appearing.

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Partner hears it

Your partner mentions grinding sounds in your sleep.

Look after it. It'll look after you.

  • Rinse with cold water before and after every use
  • Brush gently with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water (no toothpaste — it's abrasive)
  • Store in its case when not in use — never loose in a bag
  • Keep away from heat — car dashboards, hot water, direct sun (it warps the plastic)
  • Bring it to every check-up so we can assess wear and fit
  • Replace adult sports guards every 1-3 years · kids guards yearly · night guards every 3-5 years
💳 Health funds

Health funds & mouthguards.

Most private health insurance extras policies with general or major dental cover contribute toward custom mouthguards. The amount varies between funds. We can run a quote with your fund before your appointment so you know your out-of-pocket cost upfront.

FAQ

Common questions.

A custom mouthguard is a piece of moulded plastic dental wear made specifically to fit your teeth. It is manufactured from a precise scan or impression of your mouth, then formed in a dental laboratory. Custom mouthguards offer up to 10 times more protection than over-the-counter or boil-and-bite alternatives because they fit your teeth exactly, stay in place during impact, and do not affect breathing or speech.
A sports mouthguard is thicker and designed to absorb sudden impact during contact sports. A night guard is thinner and designed to be worn during sleep to protect against teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism). Sports mouthguards cover more of the gum line for impact protection. Night guards do not cover the gums and are designed for long-duration nightly wear. Wearing the wrong type causes discomfort and inadequate protection.
If you grind or clench your teeth at night (a condition called bruxism), a custom night guard is the most effective protection. Common signs include morning jaw pain, headaches on waking, sensitive teeth, worn-down or flattened tooth surfaces, and a partner who hears grinding sounds at night. Untreated bruxism causes cracked teeth, receding gums, and TMJ disorder over time.
No. Boil-and-bite mouthguards from pharmacies fit poorly because they are not made from your specific tooth shape. They tend to fall out during play, are bulkier, harder to breathe through, and offer significantly less impact protection. The Australian Dental Association recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for any sport with a risk of contact injury.
At Berala Dental we use a digital intraoral scanner to create a 3D model of your teeth — no putty in the mouth, no gag reflex. The scan is sent to our dental laboratory which manufactures your custom mouthguard. Total turnaround is approximately one week from scan to fitting. The traditional putty-impression method takes 1-2 weeks and causes gagging in many patients.
A custom sports mouthguard typically lasts 1 to 3 years depending on use intensity, age, and how well it is cared for. Children outgrow theirs faster as their jaws develop — usually within a year. Night guards last 3 to 5 years on average. Bring your guard to every check-up so we can assess wear and fit.
Yes. At Berala Dental we offer custom colours, team colours, and your name printed on the guard. We don't yet print sports team logos on-site (planned future capability — we're bringing it in-house soon). All colour options are available at no compromise to fit or impact protection.
Most extras-level health fund policies with general or major dental cover contribute toward custom mouthguards. The amount varies between funds. We can run a quote with your fund before your appointment so you know your out-of-pocket cost upfront.
The Australian Dental Association recommends a custom mouthguard for any sport with a risk of contact or facial impact. This includes: rugby league, rugby union, AFL, soccer, hockey, basketball, netball, boxing, MMA, martial arts, water polo, skateboarding, BMX, and roller derby. Many sports leagues now mandate mouthguards for both training and games.
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Serving Sydney's Inner West

Custom mouthguards for Sydney patients.

Patients trust Berala Dental for custom mouthguards from Berala, Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park, Chester Hill, Granville, Parramatta, Strathfield, Homebush, Bankstown, Yagoona, Birrong, Sefton, Greenacre and across Sydney. Free 2-hour street parking on Woodburn Road. 5-minute walk from Berala Station.

Two visits, one week

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Whether it's footy season, you're grinding through your teeth at night, or your kid just signed up for rugby — book in and we'll have it ready in a week.

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🛡️ Night guards · sports guards · custom-fitted

Protect your teeth while you sleep or play.

Two thin custom appliances that do a lot of heavy lifting. Night guards stop grinding damage and jaw pain. Sports guards stop broken teeth on the field. Both made from a mould of your own teeth — worlds apart from chemist boil-and-bite ones.

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How we make your guard.

step-by-step
1

Quick digital scan

A small handheld scanner maps your teeth in 5 minutes. No gooey impression trays, no gagging.

2

Custom-made in the lab

Your scan is sent to a dental lab. Your guard is milled or moulded from a durable clear plastic, to the exact shape of your teeth. Usually ready in 1–2 weeks.

3

Fit & adjust

We try it in, fine-tune the bite, and give you care instructions. Small adjustments at follow-ups are free.

Why Berala families trust us.

🎯Proper custom fit

Made from a digital scan of your exact teeth — not a one-size-fits-all chemist version. Fits snugly so you actually wear it.

🏉Team colours for kids

Rugby, AFL, hockey — we do them in club colours so kids actually want to wear theirs. Mouldable name labels available.

🛠️Follow-up included

Your first 3-month review and any minor adjustments are included. Guards settle in — we make sure yours fits well long-term.

Night guards & grinding (bruxism).

If you wake up with sore jaw, headaches, or chipped front teeth — you're probably grinding at night. Most people don't know they do it. Over years it wears teeth down, causes cracks, and damages the jaw joint.

A custom night guard is a thin, comfortable plastic tray that sits over your top teeth. You grind the plastic instead of your enamel. Life-changing for jaw pain.

Not the same as chemist ones — those are one-size-fits-all and often make things worse (wrong bite, too bulky, teeth shift).

Custom sports mouthguards.

If your kid plays rugby, hockey, AFL, boxing, or martial arts — they need a proper mouthguard. Chemist boil-and-bite ones fall out, don't fit, and offer much less protection.

Custom ones are made from a mould of their teeth: they fit perfectly, stay in when they get hit, and protect against the real cost of a knocked-out tooth — years of follow-up dental work, missed games, and the whole family living with the stress of a preventable injury. Available in team colours.

We fit guards for adults too — especially for anyone over 25 who's back into weekend sport after a long break. Your enamel isn't as forgiving as it was at 16.

Common questions.

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Do night guards stop snoring too?
A standard night guard doesn't treat snoring — it protects your teeth from grinding. There's a different appliance called a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) that holds the lower jaw forward to open the airway for mild-to-moderate snoring and sleep apnoea. We can assess whether that would help you, but for suspected sleep apnoea you'll usually need a sleep study first. Happy to refer you if needed.
How long does a night guard last?
With good care, 3–5 years is typical. Heavy grinders wear through them faster (maybe 2 years); light grinders get longer life. We recommend bringing it to every 6-monthly check-up so we can inspect it for wear, cracks, or fit changes. The clear plastic yellows with age — that's cosmetic, not a performance issue.
Can my kid just use a chemist boil-and-bite mouthguard?
For casual backyard kicks, maybe. For any organised contact sport, we'd strongly recommend custom. Boil-and-bite guards have three issues: (1) they fall out when a kid gets hit — which is exactly when they need it most, (2) they're often too bulky, so kids take them out because they can't breathe properly, and (3) the protection is significantly less because the fit isn't right. Lots of team sports insurance now requires a mouthguard — a proper one ticks that box.
How do I clean it?
Rinse in cold water after every use (hot water warps the plastic). Brush gently with a soft toothbrush and mild soap or dishwashing liquid — not toothpaste, which is abrasive and scratches the surface. Once a week, soak it in a denture-cleaner tablet. Store it in the case we give you, dry. Keep it away from pets — dogs love chewing them and it's the #1 reason people need a replacement.
Will my private health cover it?
Most Extras covers include both night guards (under 'Major Dental' or 'Occlusal Splint') and sports mouthguards (under 'General Dental'). Rebates vary significantly between funds — some cover most of the cost, others almost none. We process claims on the spot via HICAPS so you only pay the gap. Send your fund details when booking and we'll run a benefit check before your visit.
Should I wear it every night?
Yes — even on nights you don't feel like you're grinding. Bruxism comes in waves (stressed periods, deep sleep cycles), and inconsistent wear means your teeth still get damaged on the nights you skipped. It takes about 1–2 weeks to get used to having it in; after that, most people say it feels weird not to wear it.
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