By day
Sports mouthguard
- When you wear it
- Training and games
- What it's for
- Contact and combat sport
- Health fund item
- 151
- Price
- $230 to $365
Custom night guards.
$400with your sports mouthguard, made from the same 3D scan.
There’s no set price for a night guard on its own, so call us about one.
One scan, two guards
A sports guard for the day and a night guard for sleep, both made from the same 3D scan of your teeth in our own lab.
By night
Night guard
- When you wear it
- While you sleep
- What it's for
- Grinding and clenching
- Health fund item
- 965
- Price
- $400 with a sports guard
Together, the pair costs
- Medium + night guard$320 + $400. Medium is for 16 and over.$720
- Heavy + night guard$365 + $400. Heavy is for MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing and hockey.$765
You can't add a night guard in our online designer. Ask for it when you book your sports guard scan, and call us about a night guard for a junior or one on its own.
What is a night guard?
An appliance you wear over your teeth while you sleep.
Dentists also call it an occlusal splint or a bite splint. The Australian Dental Association says a night guard protects teeth from wear and damage caused by grinding and clenching.
Ours are for people getting a sports guard from us who grind or clench, or whose dentist has recommended a splint.
Do you need to see a dentist first?
If you think you grind your teeth, yes.
The Australian Dental Association advises seeing your dentist if you think you grind your teeth. Its teeth grinding page covers the signs and causes.
If your dentist has recommended a splint, tell us what they asked for when you book.
Do I need a second scan?
No. One scan makes both guards.
A 3Shape TRIOS scanner takes one scan of your teeth in under five minutes, with no putty, and we make both appliances from it in our own lab inside Dental Spot, a full dental practice at 7 The Strand, Croydon.
Anthony Adaimy, a dental prosthetist, and his team have made mouthguards since 2009.
What are the downsides of wearing a night guard?
It takes getting used to, and it needs cleaning every day.
The Australian Dental Association says a night guard won't stop you grinding. It protects your teeth while you do.
How do I clean a night guard?
- Rinse
In cold water, as soon as you take it out.
- Brush
Gently, with a soft toothbrush and mild soap.
- Dry
Let it dry before it goes away.
- Case
Store it in a vented case.
Don't use toothpaste: it's abrasive, and the scratches give bacteria somewhere to sit. Keep it away from heat, such as hot water, the dishwasher or a car in the sun. Don't chew it, and keep the case out of the dog's reach.
Our guide to cleaning a sports mouthguard covers the same basics in more detail.
Questions
Is a night guard the same as a sports mouthguard?
No. They are different appliances for different jobs, so don't box or lift in a night guard, and don't sleep in your sports guard unless your dentist advises it. Our guide Can you wear a sports mouthguard to bed? compares the two.
Can I claim a night guard on my health fund?
Night guards are claimed under ADA item 965, "occlusal appliance", so ask your fund whether your extras cover pays item 965.
How long does a night guard take to make?
Allow 7 to 10 working days after your scan, the same as your sports guard.
Should I wear it every night?
Wear it as often, and for as long, as your dentist advises.
Can I wear a night guard with braces?
Call us before you book if you wear braces, and ask whoever is treating your braces whether a night guard suits you while they're on. Our page on mouthguards for braces covers sports guards with braces.
Is a chemist or boil-and-bite night guard enough?
It may be, and your dentist is the person to say for your grinding. A shop-bought guard costs less and you can have it today: APAC's SOVA night guards sell online for $51 to $74, and mail-order kits, where you take your own impression at home, cost $199 to $399. You shape a boil-and-bite guard yourself by biting into softened plastic, whereas we make a custom night guard from a 3D scan of your teeth.
Order both from one scan
Questions first? Call us on (02) 9715 6567.