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Sports mouthguards can protect you or your child from serious sporting injuries, such as broken jaws, fractured, cracked or knocked-out teeth, cut lips and tongues. If you play sport you are at risk of injuring your teeth and mouth. These injuries are often difficult and can be expensive to treat. They can also need a lifetime of dental treatment.

Types of Mouthguards

Stock Mouthguards

  • Generic plastic mouthguards
  • Do not fit your teeth or gums

Boil and Bite Mouthguards

  • Generic plastic mouthguard placed into hot water then moulded to your teeth
  • Becomes thin in places around your teeth which decreases the protection
  • Most protective for your teeth and gums
  • Designed to fit perfectly in only YOUR mouth
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Allow you to breathe and speak clearly
  • Requires a 3D scan of your teeth

How Do Mouthguards Work?

  • Absorb shock to reduce and prevent fractures to teeth and jaws
  • Provide soft tissue protection against lacerations, cuts and bruises
  • Cushions the jaw joint (TMJ)
  • Reduces chance of concussion

How to Care for Your Mouthguard

It is important to look after your mouthguard. If it is used, stored, and fit checked by your dentist, it can last you multiple sporting seasons as long as you are no longer growing.