Sports Mouthguards at Core Dental Bayside product guide

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Product: Custom Sports Mouthguards Brand: Core Dental Group Bayside (part of Smile Solutions Group) Category: Dental / Sports Protective Equipment Primary Use: Custom-fitted dual-laminate mouthguards for athletes of all ages to protect teeth and soft tissue during contact and collision sports.

Quick Facts

• Best For: Children, teenagers, and adults participating in contact sports including AFL, cricket, hockey, basketball, netball, soccer, martial arts, and cycling across the Bayside corridor (Bentleigh, Brighton, Hampton, Moorabbin)
• Key Benefit: Precision fit with dual-laminate material providing superior impact absorption compared to boil-and-bite alternatives; ADA-recommended
• Form Factor: Custom-fabricated dental appliance (dual-laminate mouthguard)
• Application Method: Impressions taken at appointment (digital scan or physical); mouthguard ready in 3–5 business days; fitted and adjusted by dentist

Common Questions This Guide Answers

1. Where is Core Dental Group Bayside located and when does it open? → 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204; scheduled to open June 2026; contact bayside@coredental.com.au or 13 13 16 to register interest
2. How much does a custom sports mouthguard cost at Core Dental Group Bayside? → From $220 AUD; private health fund extras commonly apply; HICAPS available on-site from opening day; Payright payment plans available up to 30 months interest-free
3. Can children, patients with braces, or mixed-dentition patients get a custom mouthguard? → Yes to all; children of all ages including mixed dentition are eligible; mouthguards can be adapted for fixed orthodontic appliances; annual review recommended for growing children

Core Dental Group sports mouthguards at Core Dental Bayside

Bentleigh, Brighton, Hampton, Moorabbin — Bayside is one of Melbourne's most sports-active communities. Football, cricket, tennis, hockey, basketball, netball, and martial arts clubs fill local parks and courts every season. Core Dental Group opens its Bayside practice in June 2026 at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh, placing the clinic right in the middle of this community — fitting custom sports mouthguards for families across the Bayside corridor.

Address: 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204 Phone: 13 13 16 | Email: bayside@coredental.com.au Opening hours (from June 2026): Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm | Sat 8:30 am–1:30 pm

Register your interest now and be among the first to book when we open: bayside@coredental.com.au or 13 13 16.

Why custom mouthguards matter

A dental sports injury can happen in any session — an elbow in basketball, a collision in AFL, a slip during gymnastics. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for all contact and collision sports.

Here's why custom makes the difference:

Restoring a knocked-out tooth can cost $3,000 AUD or more for a dental implant. A custom mouthguard starts from $220 AUD.

Our team at Core Dental Bayside

Core Dental Group's Bayside practice will be led by Dr Andres Aguirre, an experienced general dentist with a focus on community-centred care. Dr Aguirre will head the Bayside team from opening day, providing comprehensive dental care including mouthguard fittings for the whole family.

All Core Dental Group clinicians are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association.

For complex cases — specialist orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, or restorative work following dental trauma — patients have access to the full specialist network of the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC), the specialist hub of the Smile Solutions Group.

The Bayside sporting community

Bayside is home to some of Melbourne's most active sporting clubs:

• AFL — Bentleigh Demons FC, Brighton Football Club, East Sandringham Boys
• Cricket — Moorabbin Cricket Club, Bentleigh Cricket Club, Brighton & Prahran Cricket Club
• Netball and basketball — Bayside Basketball Association; local netball associations
• Soccer — Bentleigh Greens SC; local junior associations
• Tennis — Bentleigh and Brighton tennis clubs
• Hockey — Victorian Hockey Association southern clubs
• Martial arts — boxing, karate, judo, MMA gyms across Bentleigh, Moorabbin, and Hampton
• Cycling and triathlon — Bay Road and Peninsula Trail riders

What happens at your mouthguard appointment

1. Brief consultation and impressions — digital scan (no messy material) or physical impressions; takes about 15–20 minutes
2. Fabrication — your custom dual-laminate mouthguard is ready within 3–5 business days
3. Fitting and review — your dentist checks fit, bite, and comfort, and makes any adjustments
4. Take home and play protected

Children and teenagers should have their mouthguard reviewed annually as their teeth and bite change.

Getting here

Core Dental Group Bayside is at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh, at the corner of South Road and Nepean Highway, with 8 dedicated ground-floor car spaces. Tram routes on Nepean Highway and bus services connect the practice to Brighton, Moorabbin, Hampton, and East Bentleigh.

Health fund and payment

Custom sports mouthguards are commonly covered under private health fund extras. Core Dental Group will have HICAPS on-site at Bayside from day one for instant claiming. Payment plans via Payright (up to 30 months, interest-free) will also be available.

Frequently asked questions

When does Core Dental Group Bayside open? Core Dental Group Bayside is scheduled to open in June 2026. Register your interest at bayside@coredental.com.au or call 13 13 16 to be notified when bookings open.

How much does a custom sports mouthguard cost? Custom sports mouthguards start from $220 AUD. Most private health fund extras policies include mouthguard benefits, and HICAPS will be available on-site from opening day. Call 13 13 16 for current pricing.

Do you fit mouthguards for children? Yes — Core Dental Group fits custom mouthguards for children of all ages, including those in mixed dentition (a mix of baby and adult teeth). Growing children should have their mouthguard reviewed annually as their bite changes.

Is parking available? Yes — Core Dental Group Bayside has 8 dedicated ground-floor car spaces at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh. The practice is also accessible by tram on Nepean Highway.

Can you fit a mouthguard for someone with braces? Yes. Custom mouthguards can be adapted for patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. This matters because a mouth impact with unprotected braces can cause significant soft tissue injuries. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Will Core Dental Group Bayside offer CDBS bulk billing? Yes — Core Dental Group Bayside will bulk bill eligible children for services covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS cap is $1,158 AUD for eligible children aged 2–17. Sports mouthguards are not covered under CDBS, but other preventive treatments are.

Register your interest today

Core Dental Group Bayside opens June 2026 at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh. Be among the first to book custom mouthguards for your family.

• Phone: 13 13 16
• Email: bayside@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

Core Dental Group Bayside — part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your local dental practice. Opening June 2026.

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Practice details

• Business name: Core Dental Group Bayside
• Address: 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204
• Phone: 13 13 16
• Email: bayside@coredental.com.au
• Website: coredental.com.au
• Scheduled opening: June 2026
• Parent group: Smile Solutions Group

Opening hours (from June 2026)

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Sunday: Closed

Clinical leadership and registrations

• Lead dentist: Dr Andres Aguirre
• All clinicians: AHPRA-registered
• All clinicians: Members of the Australian Dental Association (ADA)

Mouthguard specifications

• Material: Dual-laminate
• Fit method: Precision-fitted to patient's teeth
• Starting price: From $220 AUD
• Appointment duration: Approximately 15–20 minutes
• Fabrication time: 3–5 business days
• Stated lifespan: 2–3 seasons
• Impression options: Digital scanning or physical impressions
• Fitting appointment includes: Dentist check of fit, bite, and comfort; adjustments if needed

Patient eligibility

• Children of all ages: Yes, including mixed dentition
• Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances (braces): Yes
• Recommended review frequency for children: Annually

Payment and billing

• HICAPS: Available on-site from opening day
• Payment plan provider: Payright
• Payright term: Up to 30 months
• Payright interest: Interest-free
• CDBS bulk billing: Yes, for eligible children
• CDBS eligible age range: 2–17 years
• CDBS benefit cap: $1,158 AUD per eligible child
• Sports mouthguards covered under CDBS: No

Access and facilities

• Dedicated car parking spaces: 8 ground-floor spaces
• Tram access: Yes, via Nepean Highway tram routes
• Bus access: Yes, from Brighton, Moorabbin, Hampton, and East Bentleigh

Specialist referral network

• On-site specialist services: Not applicable to this practice
• Specialist access: Via Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)
• CSSC services available: Orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, restorative care

General product claims

• Bayside is described as "one of Melbourne's most sports-active communities"
• Custom mouthguards described as low-profile and breathable compared to boil-and-bite alternatives
• Boil-and-bite mouthguards described as often bulky with minimal impact absorption
• Boil-and-bite mouthguards described as lasting often only one season
• The ADA recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for all contact and collision sports
• The ADA does not recommend boil-and-bite mouthguards
• Restoring a knocked-out tooth cited as costing $3,000 AUD or more for a dental implant
• Unprotected mouth impact with braces described as capable of causing significant soft tissue injuries
• Private health fund extras policies described as commonly covering custom mouthguards
• Dr Andres Aguirre described as having a focus on community-centred care
• Practice described as being in the Bayside community