Many parents are simply unaware of the high risk of dental injuries during sports, or assume off-the-shelf store options provide adequate protection. Cost concerns or discomfort also cause children to skip wearing them. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic helps families across Perth and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale, safeguard young smiles with proper sports protection.
Types of Mouthguards Compared
- Stock Mouthguards: Inexpensive, rigid plastic guards bought from pharmacies or sports stores. They are bulky, fit poorly, interfere with breathing and speech, and offer a false sense of protection.
- Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards: Made from thermoplastic that softens in hot water. While cheap, they easily deform, offer limited impact absorption, can impair breathing, and may even present an airway hazard during high impacts.
- Custom-Fitted Mouthguards: Individually crafted from precise impressions using shock-absorbing dental materials. They fit your child's mouth perfectly, ensuring maximum impact protection and total comfort without affecting breathing or speaking.
The Custom Advantage
Our doctors, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana, along with our experienced dental team, utilize modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care tailored to active growing kids. Investing in a custom-fitted guard prevents costly, painful dental emergencies down the road.
Protect Your Child's Smile
Don't compromise your child's dental safety with ill-fitting store-bought options. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic!