FAQ

A night guard is a protective guard that covers your teeth at night time when you go to bed. This can stop you from causing damage to your teeth when you sleep. Night guards are ideal for people who grind or clench their teeth when they sleep, people who have heavy bites, and those who have recently had orthodontic treatment or cosmetic dentistry and wish to protect their teeth.

For children aged 6 to 15, it's recommended your night or mouthguard be replaced every season. Once adult teeth are in place, your night or mouthguard should be replaced every 2-3 years. Night and mouthguards will wear down over time and should be checked every year. Depending on usage, they may need to be changed every 12 months.

If you grind or clench your teeth while you sleep, then you should wear your night guard every night. This is because every night you don’t wear your protective guard could result in damage to your teeth. Even though the damage from a single night is minimal, it will add up over time.

After use, you should wash your night or mouthguard in cold water. Use your toothbrush to gently scrub it, removing saliva and any food debris. You can either use our specially-made CHAMP antibac spray, or denture cleansing solutions once a week to keep your night or mouthguard nice and fresh.

A quick rinse in a non-alcoholic mouthwash will help improve the taste and smell of your night or mouthguard. Do not use toothpaste or solvents, as they will abrade your night guard. Do not clean with hot water or heat either, as this will distort the shape.

Night guards shouldn’t hurt when you first wear them. However, they may take some time for you to get used to. Many people think wearing a night guard is uncomfortable for the first week or two. This discomfort should subside within a few weeks, though, as your mouth becomes more used to your guard.

Unfortunately, adults or children with upper/lower braces or a fixed upper plate cannot use the home impression process, and therefore are unable to use a custom-made protective guard. They'll have to wear an ‘off-the-shelf’ night guard purchased at a pharmacy or sports store until their braces or plate are removed.

Purchases of our online DIY Kit orders will not be eligible to claim a private health insurance rebate. However, we have a directory of preferred dental surgeries that may be located in your area by clicking here. You will be able to book in your appointment for a fitting and enjoy the benefit of using your private health insurance. If your local dentist is not on our list, you can have them contact us and we can add them to our list.

If you suffer from ‘sleep bruxism,’ a night guard is definitely worth it. While you might be concerned about the price of a night guard, the cost of not getting one can be significantly more. That’s because grinding your teeth at night can cause tooth damage, jaw problems, and even put you at risk of gum disease. These health problems can cost $1,000s to treat – far more than what a night guard will set you back.