Written by Joanna M., Orthodontic Content Lead | Fact-Checked for Clinical Accuracy
Across Australian dental practices in 2025–2026, intraoral scanners (iTero, TRIOS, Medit) became standard. The result is a higher-precision STL file that produces a better-fitting night guard than putty ever did, with none of the gagging, cracked impressions, or remake hassle. NewSmile Australia is fully scan-only — we accept STL or PLY files directly from your scanner.
| Type | Cost (AUD) | Fit Quality | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist boil-and-bite | AU$25–AU$60 | Generic, bulky | 3–6 months |
| NewSmile Australia (scan) | From AU$199 | Custom — lab-pressed from your STL | 2–3 years |
| Dentist custom (Australia) | AU$500–AU$900 | Custom | 2–5 years |
For most Australian grinders, a dual-laminate guard (hard outer, soft inner) lasts longest while staying comfortable. NewSmile Australia offers all three:
Ready to order? Order a NewSmile night guard in Australia — upload your scan during checkout.
Most major Australian dental chains (Pacific Smiles, Bupa Dental, Dental One, Maven, National Dental Care) have scanners. Independent practices increasingly do too. If your local clinic doesn't, ask your orthodontist — they will scan you for AU$0–AU$80 in under 10 minutes. The scan files are yours; you can take them anywhere.
The accuracy gap between digital scans and DIY putty is too large for the Australian climate (heat in transit warps PVS putty), and remakes from bad impressions add 2–3 weeks to delivery. Scans take 10 minutes at the clinic and produce a guard that fits on the first try — every time.
No. Any Australian dentist or orthodontist with a scanner can do it during a routine appointment. Some charge a small file-export fee.
STL and PLY. Both are exported by iTero, TRIOS, Medit, and Carestream scanners — the four most common in Australian practices.
Some funds (Bupa, HCF, Medibank, NIB) reimburse occlusal splints under item 961 or 963 when prescribed by a dentist. Get the prescription with your scan.
No. Phone-based 3D scans aren't yet accurate enough for occlusal devices. You need a clinical intraoral scanner.
2–3 years for dual-laminate, longer for hard. Heavy grinders may need replacement at the 18-month mark.
Get scanned at your dentist (10 minutes), upload the file, receive a precision-fit night guard in 7–14 days at a fraction of chairside lab cost. Browse NewSmile night guard plans for Australia when your scan is ready.
