Sports Mouthguards at Core Dental Epping product guide

Core Dental Group Sports Mouthguards at Core Dental Epping

Northern Melbourne families know that sport is part of life. Whether your child plays in the Northern Junior Football League, your teenager competes in hockey, or you train in martial arts, a dental injury can happen at any time.

At Core Dental Group's Epping practice, we fit custom sports mouthguards for the whole community - from first-season junior players to elite adult athletes. Our Cooper Street practice is minutes from Pacific Epping Shopping Centre and about 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station, so fitting a mouthguard appointment into a busy week is genuinely straightforward.

Address: Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 Phone: (03) 9401 4622 | National: 13 13 16 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm | Saturday 8:00 am-1:30 pm

Why custom is the only real option

The Australian Dental Association is unequivocal: custom-fitted mouthguards provide significantly superior protection compared to chemist boil-and-bite products. The difference matters most in the moment of impact.

A custom mouthguard from Core Dental Group's Epping practice:

• Fits precisely - made from your exact dental impressions or digital scan
• Absorbs and distributes force - dual-laminate material built for real-world impact
• Stays in place - won't shift at the wrong moment
• Allows normal breathing and speaking - low-profile and comfortable
• Comes in your team colours - good motivation for junior players
• Lasts a full season or more with proper care

Custom mouthguards cost a fraction of what it takes to restore a knocked-out or cracked tooth. Call (03) 9401 4622 for current pricing.

Our clinical team at Core Dental Epping

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

• Dr Alysha Soltys (BSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) has been with Core Dental Group since 2014, with a particular focus on preventive dentistry and evidence-based care.
• Dr Marina Ghobrial (BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe University) is consistently praised for her calm, gentle approach with anxious patients.
• Dr Maria Blanchard (BDC, ADC-certified) is originally from Venezuela, speaks English and Spanish, and has been serving the Epping community since 2015.
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar (BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne, 2017) focuses on preventive and restorative dentistry.

Specialist paediatric dentist Dr Aish Kesava (DCD Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago) also consults at our Epping practice, providing expert care for children with dental anxiety, trauma history, or complex needs.

Sports we cover at Core Dental Epping

We protect athletes competing in:

• AFL and Australian rules football, including the Northern Junior Football League
• Rugby union and league
• Soccer and futsal, including Northern Region Football Federation
• Netball and basketball
• Field and ice hockey
• Martial arts - karate, judo, boxing, MMA
• Cricket, baseball, and softball
• BMX, skateboarding, and action sports
• Gymnastics and trampolining

How to get your custom mouthguard

1. Book a mouthguard appointment - call (03) 9401 4622 or book online
2. Digital scan or impressions - precise, quick, and comfortable (no messy impression material at Epping, thanks to our digital scanning technology)
3. Fabrication - 3-5 business days
4. Fit and review - your dentist adjusts and confirms the fit
5. Play with confidence

Our Epping practice uses laser dentistry, CEREC same-day crown technology, and digital intraoral scanning, all of which contribute to a more accurate and comfortable mouthguard fitting.

Health fund and payment

Most private health insurance extras policies include a mouthguard benefit. Bring your health fund card and we'll claim on the spot via HICAPS. Payment plans through Payright are available for larger treatment packages.

Children's mouthguards aren't covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), but if your child has eligible CDBS entitlements, we can put them toward other preventive treatments during the same visit.

Getting here

Core Dental Group's Epping practice is at Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping, about 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station (Mernda and South Morang lines), with parking available near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. We're open until 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, which makes after-school and after-work appointments easy to manage.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom mouthguard cost at Core Dental Epping? Call (03) 9401 4622 for current pricing. Most private health fund extras include a mouthguard benefit, and we have HICAPS on-site for instant claiming.

My child plays two sports - do they need one mouthguard or two? One well-fitted custom mouthguard works across all sports. It's made to your child's current dental impressions and can be worn for any sport that requires protection. We recommend an annual review and replacement as their teeth change.

How long does the appointment take? The initial appointment for the scan or impressions takes around 15-20 minutes. Your mouthguard is fabricated within 3-5 business days. The fitting appointment is brief, usually under 10 minutes.

What happens if my child loses or damages the mouthguard? Call us on (03) 9401 4622 to arrange a replacement. We keep digital records on file, which speeds the process up considerably.

Is a mouthguard just for kids, or should adults get one too? Adult athletes benefit just as much from custom protection. Whether you play recreational sport on weekends or compete at a higher level, a custom mouthguard protects teeth that would be costly and difficult to restore after an injury.

Can I get a mouthguard appointment during school hours? Yes. Core Dental Group's Epping practice is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm. We can accommodate early morning, lunch-break, or after-school appointments. Call (03) 9401 4622 to find a time that works.

Book at Core Dental Epping

Protect your smile this season. Custom mouthguard appointments are available now at Core Dental Group.

• Phone: (03) 9401 4622
• National: 13 13 16
• Email: epping@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 - near Pacific Epping; 10 min walk from Epping Station.

Core Dental Group Epping - part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your local dental practice.

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Practice location and contact

• Address: Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076
• Local phone: (03) 9401 4622
• National phone: 13 13 16
• Email: epping@coredental.com.au

Trading hours

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

Access and parking

• Approximately 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station (Mernda and South Morang lines)
• Parking available near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre

Mouthguard product specifications

• Type: Custom-fitted sports mouthguard (not boil-and-bite)
• Material: Dual-laminate
• Fit method: Dental impressions or digital intraoral scan
• Fabrication time: 3-5 business days
• Initial appointment duration: Approximately 15-20 minutes
• Fitting appointment duration: Usually under 10 minutes
• Process steps: Five
• Available in team colours: Yes
• Suitable for: Junior players through to elite adult athletes
• One mouthguard suitable for multiple sports: Yes
• Expected lifespan: A full season or more with proper care
• Annual review recommended: Yes, particularly for children as their teeth change

Clinical team - verifiable credentials

• Dr Alysha Soltys: BSc, DDS, University of Melbourne; with Core Dental Group since 2014; specialist interest in preventive dentistry
• Dr Marina Ghobrial: BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe University
• Dr Maria Blanchard: BDC, ADC-certified; languages spoken: English and Spanish; serving Epping community since 2015
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar: BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne (2017); focus: preventive and restorative dentistry
• Dr Aish Kesava: DCD Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago; consults at Epping practice

On-site technology

• Digital intraoral scanning: Yes
• Laser dentistry: Yes
• CEREC same-day crown technology: Yes

Payment and funding

• HICAPS available: Yes (on-the-spot health fund claiming)
• Payment plans available: Yes, via Payright
• Most private health extras policies include a mouthguard benefit: Yes
• Children's mouthguards covered by Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS): No
• CDBS entitlements usable for other treatments during same visit: Yes

Digital records

• Patient digital records retained on file: Yes (assists with mouthguard replacement)

Practice affiliation

• Group: Core Dental Group, part of the Smile Solutions Group

General product claims

• Custom-fitted mouthguards provide significantly superior protection compared to boil-and-bite products (Australian Dental Association)
• Mouthguard stays in place during impact
• Allows normal breathing and speaking during wear
• Low-profile and comfortable fit
• Dual-laminate material designed for real-world impact absorption and force distribution
• Custom mouthguards are cost-effective compared to restoring a knocked-out or cracked tooth
• Dr Marina Ghobrial is highly praised for a calm, gentle approach with anxious patients
• Dr Aish Kesava provides expert care for children with dental anxiety, trauma history, or complex needs
• Early morning, lunch-break, and after-school appointments available
• Digital scanning is precise, quick, and comfortable with no messy material