Mouthguards
Why do I need a mouthguard?
Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard is the easiest way to protect your teeth during sport.
It may sound far-fetched, but having a chemist bought mouthguard can be just as dangerous as not wearing one at all.
Top three reasons to wear a mouthguard:
1. Softens the impact on teeth
2. Protects the jaw from injury
3. Protects against soft tissue injuries, like bruising of the gums
When should I wear a mouthguard?
You should wear a custom-fitted mouthguard when playing and training for any sport where there is a possibility of contact to the face.
These include football, soccer, hockey, basketball and boxing.
What type of mouthguard should I wear?
There are many types of mouthguards, from cheap over-the-counter (boil and bite) to professionally custom-fitted mouthguards. Custom-fitted mouthguards are recommended by our dentists to ensure maximum protection against injury.
Your dentist will take an impression and make a plaster model of your teeth, from which a custom mouthguard is made. Over-the-counter mouthguards do not offer enough protection.
What should I do if I have injured or knocked out my tooth? Tooth First-Aid!
If a deciduous (baby) tooth is knocked out:
Do not put the tooth back in the mouth. Doing this may damage the permanent (adult) tooth.
See a dentist as soon as possible to check there are no broken bits of tooth left or any other damage.
Apply pressure with a clean cloth to stop any bleeding. Use an ice pack or cold compress to reduce swelling.
If a permanent (adult) tooth is knocked out:
Find the tooth. Do not touch the root. Only handle the tooth by the top.
If it is dirty, rinse the tooth in milk. However, do not remove soft tissue fragments from the tooth.
If possible, place the tooth back in the socket, making sure it is facing the right way. Hold the tooth in place by gently biting on a cloth or covering the damaged tooth and teeth either side with aluminium foil.
If it is difficult to place the tooth back in, keep it moist in some milk. Do not let the tooth dry out. Do not place it in ice or hot water.
Immediately seek dental treatment. Time is critical to prevent permanent damage!
Emergency Dental Care
We have emergency appointments available every day. So if you are experiencing a dental emergency or require urgent dental care please call us on (02) 6884 9555.
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Our experienced team provides gentle dental care in a relaxed environment. Our dentists are trained and qualified in Australia and are all members of the Australian Dental Association.