Sports Mouthguards
Protecting teeth from impact during sport and contact activity.
Dental injuries during sport often happen without warning and can result in fractured teeth, chipped enamel, lip injuries, and even tooth loss. A properly fitted sports mouthguard absorbs impact and spreads force across multiple teeth instead of allowing pressure to concentrate on one area.
At WA Dental, sports mouthguards are custom made in-house using accurate impressions or digital scans. This creates a secure fit that stays in place during running, tackling, or sudden movement, unlike over the counter guards that loosen once warmed.
Because thickness and bite position are carefully controlled, protection is achieved without restricting breathing or communication, making it practical for training and competition.
The goal is prevention. A custom sports mouthguard helps avoid emergency dental treatment and protects growing and adult teeth long term.
Book online to have your custom sports mouthguard made quickly and comfortably.
Sports Mouthguards in Perth
Built for impact, not just comfort.
Many mouthguards feel bulky, move around, or get left in the sports bag because they make breathing difficult. Protection only works if the guard is actually worn, so design matters just as much as material.
At WA Dental, sports mouthguards are designed around jaw position, lip support, and impact zones rather than simply covering the teeth. This allows force to disperse across the arch instead of transferring directly to individual teeth during collision or falls.
Each guard is shaped to create stable retention without clenching, so athletes can talk, breathe, and focus during play. Thickness is reinforced in high risk areas while remaining slimmer where flexibility improves comfort.
Because they are produced in-house from your scan or impression, adjustments can be made quickly if growth, orthodontics, or team requirements change.
The aim is reliable protection you actually keep wearing.
Custom sports mouthguards in Perth made for comfort, fit, and real game protection.
Looking for a custom sports mouthguard in Perth? WA Dental provides professionally fitted protection designed for comfort, performance, and real game impact.
Why Choose WA Dental for Sports Mouthguards
Store-bought mouthguards protect against minor knocks, but serious sport requires equipment that matches how your teeth actually contact during impact. At WA Dental, protection is based on bite relationship and jaw alignment, not just tooth shape, so force is absorbed across the arch instead of concentrated on a few teeth.
Digital scans or precise impressions are used to create a guard with secure retention without constant clenching. This allows clearer breathing and communication during play while keeping the guard stable during sudden movement.
Material thickness is adjusted strategically, with reinforced impact zones and flexible borders, improving protection while avoiding bulky speech interference. This balance helps athletes keep the guard in for the entire game rather than removing it between plays.
We also account for orthodontics and growth. Guards can be designed for braces and updated as teeth move, maintaining consistent protection throughout treatment or development.
The goal is dependable protection that supports performance, not something that feels like equipment you have to fight against while playing.
Contact Us
WA Dental 3/150 Coolamon Bvd Ellenbrook 6069 WA
ellenbrook@wadental.com.au
08 9297 4663
Looking for a dentist in Perth? Contact WA Dental today to book an appointment for orthodontics, dental implants, cosmetic or general dental care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. A custom guard is made to fit your teeth and bite, so it stays in place and absorbs impact properly. Boil-and-bite guards are looser, thinner in key areas, and more likely to move during contact.
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No. A properly fitted guard sits securely without needing you to clench, so you can breathe and communicate normally during sport.
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Most last about one season to two years depending on growth, tooth movement, and wear. Children and teens usually need replacement sooner as their teeth change.
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Any activity with collision or falls, including AFL, rugby, hockey, basketball, martial arts, skating, and even some non-contact sports where accidental impact can occur.