Protect Your Teeth, Night and Day
Custom-fitted mouth guards provide superior protection for sports, teeth grinding and jaw joint conditions. Professionally made to your exact anatomy — far superior to over-the-counter alternatives.
Why Custom Mouth Guards?
Precision-fitted protection that generic guards simply cannot match
A custom-fitted mouth guard is made from a precise impression of your teeth, creating an appliance that fits your mouth perfectly. Whether you need protection during contact sports, relief from tooth grinding (bruxism) or management of jaw joint problems (TMJ), a professionally made mouth guard offers vastly superior comfort, protection and effectiveness compared to over-the-counter alternatives.
At Wickham Market Dental Practice, we provide a range of custom occlusal appliances for different clinical indications. From lightweight sports guards in your team's colours to precision occlusal splints for bruxism management, our laboratory-fabricated appliances are designed to deliver genuine clinical benefit and lasting comfort.
Tooth grinding and clenching (bruxism) is an extremely common condition that can cause significant damage over time — including severe tooth wear, cracked teeth, jaw pain, headaches and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. A custom night guard is often the most effective first-line management strategy.
Why Choose Wickham Market Dental?
- Experienced, caring clinical team
- NHS and private treatment options
- Modern, comfortable practice
- Flexible finance available
- Serving patients since 1985
- Convenient Suffolk location
Why Patients Choose This Treatment
Superior Fit & Comfort
A custom-fitted guard conforms precisely to your teeth and bite, providing maximum comfort and retention. No slipping, no discomfort — just reliable protection.
Sports Protection
Sports mouth guards protect teeth, lips, cheeks and jaw from impact injuries during contact sports. A custom guard provides far superior protection and stays securely in place during activity.
Bruxism Relief
Night guards protect teeth from the damaging effects of grinding and clenching. They redistribute occlusal forces and prevent enamel erosion, cracking and dental wear.
TMJ Management
Precision occlusal splints help manage jaw joint pain, clicking, locking and headaches associated with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) by optimising jaw position during sleep.
Prevents Costly Damage
The cost of a custom mouth guard is a fraction of the dental treatment needed to repair cracked, fractured or worn teeth caused by sports injuries or chronic grinding.
Personalised Design
Sports guards can be made in your choice of colours — including team colours. A personalised, professional-looking appliance you will actually want to wear.
Do You Need a Mouth Guard?
A custom mouth guard may be right for you if you:
Not sure if this is right for you?
Book a consultation with our experienced team. We will assess your individual situation and recommend the most suitable treatment for your needs and goals.
Book Free ConsultationYour Treatment Journey
We guide you through every stage — from your first consultation to your final result.
Consultation & Assessment
15–20 minutesYour dentist assesses your teeth, bite and any existing signs of damage or wear. For TMJ issues, a detailed jaw assessment is carried out. The most appropriate type of appliance is recommended.
Dental Impressions
15–20 minutesPrecise impressions of your upper and/or lower teeth are taken using comfortable impression material. For splints, a bite registration is also recorded to capture your jaw relationship accurately.
Laboratory Fabrication
1–2 weeksYour custom appliance is manufactured by a specialist dental laboratory to your exact specifications. Sports guards are vacuum-formed from pressure-laminated stock material; splints are precisely adjusted acrylic or thermoplastic appliances.
Fitting & Adjustment
20–30 minutesYour custom mouth guard or splint is fitted and checked for comfort, retention and occlusal contact. Minor adjustments are made to ensure perfect fit. Wear instructions and care advice are provided.
Treatment Fees
Sports Mouth Guard
Single-colour; multi-layer from £145
- Custom-fitted to your teeth
- Pressure-laminated protective material
- Available in multiple colours
- Team colours available
- Comfortable for breathing and communication
Night Guard (Bruxism)
Soft or hard material options
- Protects enamel from grinding wear
- Soft or hard material to suit preference
- Full arch coverage for maximum protection
- Includes 6-week review appointment
- Free minor adjustments for 3 months
Precision Occlusal Splint (TMJ)
Michigan or stabilisation splint
- Hard acrylic precision occlusal splint
- Manages TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain
- Precise bite registration and adjustment
- Reduces muscle hyperactivity
- Includes multiple review appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions our patients ask most often.
Shop-bought boil-and-bite guards offer poor fit, reduced protection and significant discomfort. A custom-fitted guard sits perfectly on your teeth, stays in place during activity, allows easier breathing and speech, and provides far superior impact distribution and protection. They also last much longer.
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Call us: 01728 746220Real Patient Results
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Book a Consultation to See MoreWhat Our Patients Say
“Had a shop-bought guard that was impossible to keep in and made breathing a nightmare. The custom one from Wickham Market fits perfectly and I barely know it's there. Brilliant, and in my club colours too!”
“Was waking up every morning with headaches and jaw ache. The dentist identified grinding almost immediately and fitted me with a night guard. Within two weeks the morning headaches had completely stopped. An absolute lifesaver.”
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