Mouthguards

The importance of wearing mouthguards during sport

If your child plays a contact sport like footy or soccer, you’ll know just how important a mouthguard is for protecting their developing teeth.

Benefits of wearing a mouthguard

• Best protection for your teeth during contact sport
• Protect jaw joints and soft tissues
• Cushion teeth against impact
• Help prevent injuries to your jaw and neck.

Disadvantages of not wearing a mouthguard

Without a mouthguard, your child’s teeth are in danger of experiencing trauma and can be painful and expensive to fix. Wearing a mouthguard will protect their teeth from:

• Getting chipped
• Becoming fractured
• Getting knocked out
• Cutting your lips and gums.

Custom-fitted mouthguards provide the best protection for your teeth

A custom-fitted mouthguard is not only the best way to protect young teeth on the field - it can also be made in your child’s favourite colours.

How do custom mouthguards provide the best protection?

• Fit properly
• Comfortable to wear
• Provide optimal protection
• Won’t restrict your breathing
• Can be made in different colours

How custom-fitted mouthguards are made

At Health Partners, our team will:

1. Examine your teeth.
2. Take impressions or digital scans of your teeth.
3. Contact you when the mouthguard is ready to be collected or fitted after a week.

How to clean your mouthguard

• Rinse your mouthguard before and after use.
• Wash it only with soap and in cold or lukewarm water.
• Clean the inner surface with a soft toothbrush or nailbrush after wear.
• Store in a clean, rigid and ventilated plastic container.
• Keep it away from sunlight and heat to ensure it doesn’t lose shape.
• At your regular dental check-ups, ask your dentist to check your mouthguard for any signs of wear and tear.

Common Mouthguard Questions

Are over-the-counter mouthguards OK to use?

Over-the-counter mouthguards are generally poorly fitted, provide minimal protection and may affect your speech, breathing and swallowing.

Can you wear a mouthguard with braces?

If you are involved in a collision, braces can be expensive and difficult to repair. Please speak to your orthodontist to discuss the options before having a mouthguard made.

Mouthguards in your Extras cover

As part of our Growing Family, Better and Best Extras cover, you can access one free standard mouthguard with your choice of colour available from selected range.* Now, that’s a win!

*Disclaimer: Typically, there's a 2-month waiting period before you can claim benefits for most extras. However, some services require a longer 12-month waiting period. For Growing Family Extras cover, this benefit is available for kids only, while Better and Best Extras covers everyone on the policy (both adults and kids). Check the Individual Cover Details for specific information.

If you're switching from another fund, your previously served waiting periods transfer with you. This means you won't have to re-serve waiting periods for equivalent services. Find out more information on waiting periods.