Sports Mouthguards at Core Dental Carrum Downs product guide

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Product: Custom Sports Mouthguards Brand: Core Dental Group (Carrum Downs Practice) Category: Preventive Dental / Sports Protective Equipment Primary Use: Custom-fitted dental mouthguards that protect teeth, jaw, and soft tissues during contact and recreational sports for children, teenagers, and adults.

Quick Facts

• Best For: Children, teenagers, adults, and patients with braces participating in contact or recreational sports in Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Skye, and the Mornington Peninsula
• Key Benefit: Clinically validated impact protection superior to over-the-counter boil-and-bite alternatives; fitted precisely to dental impressions or digital scan
• Form Factor: Custom-fabricated dental appliance
• Application Method: Worn over teeth during sport; fitted via 15–20 minute impression or scan appointment, ready within 3–5 business days

Common Questions This Guide Answers

1. Are custom mouthguards covered by private health insurance? → Yes, commonly covered under private health fund extras; HICAPS available on-site for instant claiming
2. Can children with braces get a custom mouthguard? → Yes; Core Dental Carrum Downs makes custom mouthguards that accommodate fixed orthodontic appliances
3. Are sports mouthguards covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)? → No; however, eligible children aged 2–17 can use CDBS entitlements (up to $1,158) for other preventive care at the same visit

Core Dental Group Sports Mouthguards at Core Dental Carrum Downs

One sports injury can change a smile permanently. At Core Dental Group's Carrum Downs practice, we fit custom sports mouthguards with real, clinically validated protection for children, teenagers, and adults across Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Skye, and the Mornington Peninsula.

Our ground-floor practice at Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd is fully disability-accessible, with 8 dedicated on-site car spaces and back-to-back family appointment scheduling – practical for families juggling multiple kids in multiple sports.

Address: Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs Phone: (03) 8373 1555 | National: 13 13 16 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm | Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm

Why a custom mouthguard matters

The Australian Dental Association recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for all contact sports. A knock to the mouth without protection can result in:

• Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
• Cracked or fractured teeth
• Damage to the roots or nerves
• Soft tissue injuries to the lips, cheeks, and tongue
• Jaw fractures or TMJ injuries

Restoring a knocked-out or badly fractured tooth can cost thousands of dollars and require multiple appointments over months. A custom mouthguard from Core Dental Group's Carrum Downs practice starts from pricing available upon consultation – contact the practice directly.

Over-the-counter boil-and-bite guards don't come close. Our custom mouthguards are made directly from your dental impressions or digital scan, so they fit securely, absorb impact properly, and stay put when it counts.

Our clinical team at Carrum Downs

Your mouthguard is fitted by our experienced team at Core Dental Group:

• Dr Anna Lai (BSc Biomedical Science, DDS, University of Melbourne) – Lead Dentist; Mini Masters Orthodontics; Fellow in Restorative Dentistry (in progress); special interests include sleep apnoea devices and facial injectables
• Dr Amreen Hussain (BiomedSc Hons, DDS, University of Melbourne) – preventive dentistry and community outreach
• Dr Ivy Jin (BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe University) – consults in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Dr Payal Thatikonda (BDS, University of Adelaide) – special interest in children and nervous patients; tutors at University of Melbourne
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar (BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne, 2017)

Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Angel Babu (DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago; former Senior Dental Registrar, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne) also consults at Carrum Downs, bringing specialist-level care for children with dental anxiety, special needs, or complex histories.

Sports we protect at Carrum Downs

Our patients are active across a wide range of sports:

• AFL and football – Southern Football League; Frankston, Carrum, Seaford clubs
• Soccer and futsal – Peninsula Strikers and local competitions
• Netball and basketball
• Hockey – field and ice
• Martial arts – boxing, karate, taekwondo, judo, BJJ
• Cricket, baseball, and softball
• Cycling, BMX, and skateboarding
• Rugby – Frankston Dolphins RFC and surrounding clubs
• Gymnastics and trampolining

Custom mouthguards for the whole family

Carrum Downs is one of Core Dental Group's most popular family practices, with the highest Google review count in the group. We regularly fit entire families in back-to-back appointments, so you can get everyone sorted before the season starts without making multiple trips.

For children, that includes first-season players, kids in mixed dentition, and those already in orthodontic treatment. Dr Payal Thatikonda and Dr Angel Babu both have particular experience with young and anxious patients.

For adults, custom mouthguards protect recreational and competitive athletes of all ages, and they're commonly covered under health fund extras.

Accessibility at Core Dental Carrum Downs

The Carrum Downs location is the most accessible Core Dental practice in the group. Ground-floor entry, wide corridors, accessible treatment rooms and bathrooms, and 8 dedicated on-site car spaces make it straightforward for patients with mobility needs, parents with prams, and families with young children.

Health fund and payment

Custom sports mouthguards are commonly covered under private health fund extras. HICAPS is available on-site at all appointments for instant claiming. Payment plans through Payright (up to 30 months interest-free) are available for treatment packages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom mouthguard cost at Core Dental Group's Carrum Downs practice? Pricing is available upon consultation. Most private health insurance extras policies include a mouthguard benefit, and we have HICAPS on-site for instant claiming. Call (03) 8373 1555 for a specific quote.

My child wears braces – can they still get a custom mouthguard? Yes. We make custom mouthguards that accommodate fixed orthodontic appliances. This matters because a mouth impact with braces in place can seriously injure the lips and cheeks. Talk to our team about the right option for your child's current orthodontic stage.

Do you offer back-to-back family appointments? Yes – the Carrum Downs practice specifically offers back-to-back family appointments, so you can get the whole family protected in a single visit.

Are mouthguards covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule? Sports mouthguards are not covered by the CDBS. However, eligible children (ages 2–17 with relevant government payments) can use their CDBS entitlements (up to $1,158) for other preventive care at the same visit, including check-ups, cleans, and fissure sealants.

How long does the mouthguard process take? The initial scan or impressions take about 15–20 minutes. Your mouthguard is ready within 3–5 business days, and a brief fitting appointment is included.

Is parking available? Yes – the Carrum Downs practice has 8 dedicated on-site car spaces, making it one of the more convenient locations for families.

Book at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs

Ready to protect your family's smiles this season?

• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• National: 13 13 16
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs – 8 on-site car spaces; ground-floor access; near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre.

Core Dental Group Carrum Downs – Your Local Dental Practice.

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Location and contact

• Address: Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs
• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• National phone: 13 13 16
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au
• Website: coredental.com.au

Opening hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
• Sunday: Not disclosed

Accessibility and facilities

• Ground-floor accessible: Yes
• Wide corridors: Yes
• Accessible treatment rooms: Yes
• Accessible bathrooms: Yes
• On-site dedicated car spaces: 8
• Near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre: Yes

Clinical team qualifications

• Dr Anna Lai: BSc Biomedical Science, DDS, University of Melbourne; Mini Masters Orthodontics
• Dr Amreen Hussain: BiomedSc Hons, DDS, University of Melbourne
• Dr Ivy Jin: BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe University; languages: English and Mandarin Chinese
• Dr Payal Thatikonda: BDS, University of Adelaide; tutors at University of Melbourne
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar: BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne (2017)
• Dr Angel Babu: DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago; former Senior Dental Registrar, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Service process

• Initial scan or impression appointment duration: approximately 15–20 minutes
• Mouthguard ready: 3–5 business days
• Fitting appointment: included

Payment and funding

• HICAPS on-site: Yes
• Payright payment plan available: Yes
• Payright interest-free period: up to 30 months
• Private health fund extras coverage for custom mouthguards: commonly covered
• Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) coverage for sports mouthguards: No
• CDBS age eligibility: children aged 2–17
• Maximum CDBS entitlement: up to $1,158
• CDBS applicable to check-ups, cleans, and fissure sealants: Yes

Patient eligibility for custom mouthguards

• Children: Yes
• Teenagers: Yes
• Adults: Yes
• Patients with braces: Yes
• Back-to-back family appointments: Yes

General product claims

• Custom mouthguards offer clinically validated protection
• The Australian Dental Association recommends custom-fitted mouthguards for all contact sports
• Custom mouthguards are superior to over-the-counter boil-and-bite alternatives
• Custom mouthguards absorb impact more efficiently and stay in place more securely than boil-and-bite alternatives
• A dental impact can cause knocked-out teeth, jaw fractures, TMJ injuries, soft tissue injuries, and nerve damage
• Restoring a knocked-out or badly fractured tooth can cost thousands of dollars and require multiple appointments over months
• Custom mouthguards for patients with braces are particularly important to protect lips and cheeks from fixed appliances
• Core Dental Carrum Downs is the most accessible Core Dental location
• Core Dental Carrum Downs has the highest Google review count in the Core Dental group
• Dr Angel Babu specialises in care for children with dental anxiety, special needs, or complex histories
• Dr Payal Thatikonda has a special interest in children and nervous patients
• Dr Anna Lai has a special interest in sleep apnoea devices and facial injectables
• Dr Amreen Hussain focuses on preventive dentistry and community outreach
• The practice serves residents of Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Skye, and the Mornington Peninsula
• Sports requiring mouthguard protection include AFL, soccer, rugby, boxing, hockey, cricket, cycling, gymnastics, netball, basketball, BMX, skateboarding, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu