Custom Mouthguards in Kurri Kurri
Whether you play contact sports or struggle with sleep apnoea, a custom-made mouthguard can protect your teeth and improve your health. Store-bought guards are bulky and uncomfortable—we create precise, custom guards that fit your mouth perfectly.
Sports Mouthguards
Playing rugby, AFL, boxing, or other contact sports? A mouthguard is essential protection.
Why Custom Mouthguards are Better
Perfect fit — Made from an impression of your mouth, custom guards stay in place and don’t move during play.
Lightweight and thin — Custom guards are thinner than store-bought versions, so they don’t affect your speech, breathing, or comfort.
Better protection — The exact fit means better shock absorption and protection for your teeth, lips, and jaw.
Durable — Made from professional-grade materials that withstand repeated impact and last longer than generic guards.
Looks professional — We can customise colours to match your team or personal preference.
The Custom Sports Mouthguard Process
- Impression — We take an impression of your teeth and mouth
- Design — We work with the lab to create a guard that’s protective, comfortable, and custom-fit
- Fitting — We check the fit and make adjustments if needed
- Care instructions — We teach you how to clean and store your guard
Care and Maintenance
- Rinse with water after each use
- Clean gently with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soak in mouthguard cleaner weekly
- Store in a ventilated case
- Avoid hot water or sunlight, which can warp the material
- Bring to each dental check-up for inspection
Sleep Apnoea Mouthguards (Mandibular Advancement Devices)
Sleep apnoea is a serious condition where your airway collapses during sleep, interrupting breathing. A custom mouthguard can help.
How Does it Work?
A mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a custom mouthguard that gently holds your lower jaw (mandible) forward. This position keeps your airway open during sleep, allowing normal breathing and preventing the sleep interruptions that cause sleep apnoea.
Who Can Benefit?
Sleep apnoea mouthguards are effective for:
- Mild to moderate sleep apnoea — Where a CPAP machine might be overkill
- CPAP intolerance — If you can’t tolerate a CPAP machine
- Preference — If you prefer a mouthguard to a mask
The Process
- Sleep assessment — Your doctor diagnoses sleep apnoea with a sleep study
- Impression — We take impressions of your teeth
- Custom device creation — A custom MAD is created specifically for your mouth
- Fitting and adjustment — We fit the device and fine-tune it for comfort
- Follow-up sleep study — Your doctor reassesses your sleep apnoea with the device to confirm improvement
Adjustment and Effectiveness
Sleep apnoea mouthguards typically take 1-2 weeks to adjust to. You may notice immediate improvement in snoring and daytime fatigue. Regular follow-up with your doctor ensures the device is effectively treating your sleep apnoea.
Related Services
If you’ve already suffered a dental injury during sport, we can help with emergency dental care, crowns for cracked teeth, or dental implants for knocked-out teeth. For children playing sport, see our children’s dentistry page for more information on protecting young smiles.
Need a custom mouthguard? Call us on 02 4936 2011 or book online to book a consultation. We’ll create a guard that fits perfectly and keeps you safe, whether on the field or in bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
A custom mouthguard is made from an impression of your mouth, so it fits perfectly and stays in place. Store-bought guards are bulky, uncomfortable, and often fall out during activity. Custom guards are thinner, more comfortable, and provide better protection.
The process takes about 1-2 weeks. We take an impression at your first appointment, and the guard is created in the lab. You'll return for a fitting to ensure perfect comfort and fit. If adjustments are needed, we can make them immediately.
A custom mouthguard that fits properly shouldn't noticeably affect speech or breathing. It takes a day or two to adjust, but most players forget they're wearing it during play. Store-bought guards are much more bulky and disruptive.
Rinse your mouthguard with water after each use. Clean it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Store it in a ventilated case. Don't leave it in the sun or hot car, which can warp it. Have it checked at each dental visit.
Yes, a mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a custom mouthguard that gently holds your lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open during sleep. It's effective for mild to moderate sleep apnoea and an alternative to CPAP machines.
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