If you or your child plays rugby, you’ll know that things can get a little tough out there! The Australian Dental Association (ADA) makes things pretty clear - all players should be wearing a mouthguard in order to protect them from serious damage to their mouth and face.
At smilogy, we can help in the case of dental emergencies - but we much prefer prevention to the cure. Here’s why we’d rather see you smiling when you come in for a mouthguard scan than see you crying because something has gone wrong.
Do I Really Need A Mouthguard?
The rules do not currently mandate that they’re worn, but it’s a real no-brainer. Mouthguards are recommended for all rugby players, because of the risk of serious and long lasting trauma.
If the mouthguard is for your child or for a newbie, you might be tempted to think things won’t get out of hand. In fact, they’re recommended for all ages, levels and genders because it’s better to be protected just in case.
According to the ADA’s NSW vice-president Dr Michael Jonas, around 40% of dental injuries happen during sports play, yet only around one third of players use mouthguards.
There are so many total body collisions in rugby. This keeps things exciting, but it goes without saying that it carries plenty of risk. Dental injuries can be devastating - not only are they super painful, they can put your playing career on hold, cost thousands in expensive dental work and perhaps even alter your face.
Choosing A Mouthguard
So, you’ve decided that you don’t like the sound of dental trauma - a wise decision! Mouthguards for rugby come in many shapes and sizes, but when it comes to the right pick, you need to be aware of the potential pitfalls.
Over-the-counter mouthguards, often known as stock mouthguards or “boil and bite” mouthguards, simply do not cut it. Stock mouthguards are one-size-fits-all, meaning that they don’t really help anybody. Boil and bite mouthguards, on the other hand, use messy at-home kits to attempt to fit to your mouth. In reality, there’s no professional supervision involved, leaving you or your child vulnerable to disaster.
When mouthguards don’t fit properly in rugby, they can become dislodged when you need them most. This is because of the very nature of play - as soon as there is impact, ill-fitting mouthguards don’t stay in place, and they don’t do the job they’re supposed to.
Custom mouthguards for rugby are fit exactly to the contours of your mouth. At smilogy, we achieve this by taking an accurate 3D scan of your smile to see what we’re working with. Our Australian dentists then get to work on creating a custom mouthguard which fits perfectly over each and every tooth.
Why Custom Mouthguards For Rugby Are Best
When your mouthguard fits properly, it offers maximum impact protection. Here are some of the many other advantages of custom mouthguards in rugby:
- They’re Australian Dental Association (ADA) approved
- You’ll be able to breathe, talk and drink water normally
- A custom fit means they don’t fall out or become dislodged
- They’re not a choking hazard because they stay in place
- Custom mouthguards for rugby are more comfortable
- You can wear them safely with braces
- They’re made from more durable materials
- Select your own colour scheme or designs as they’re customisable
- Add your name and phone number to prevent loss
Order Your Rugby Mouthguard Now
At smilogy, we offer three different kinds of custom mouthguards to our customers - single laminated (kids), double laminated (teens & adults) & triple laminated (professional).
Whether you play rugby league or rugby union, stay protected. Simply pop in for a quick and easy FREE 3D scan at a convenient location near you or visit our online store and order your custom mouthguard now.
To book, call us now on 02 8005 4434 or get in touch.