Sports Mouth Guards

Children’s mouthguards typically need replacing every 1–2 years as their teeth and jaws grow and new teeth erupt. Adult mouthguards, with normal use and care, often last 3–5 years before wear, distortion or breakdown requires a replacement. We’ll check your mouthguard at routine check-ups and recommend replacement when needed.

Yes — with an appropriate mouthguard designed for braces. Standard mouthguards can damage brackets or be damaged by them. We make mouthguards specifically designed to protect both teeth and orthodontic appliances, with enough internal space to accommodate brackets and wires comfortably. Essential for any child in braces who plays contact sport.

Any sport with contact, impact or fall risk: rugby, hockey, boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, karate, taekwondo, lacrosse, football (soccer), basketball, skateboarding, BMX, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, horse riding — the list goes on. If your sport involves contact, balls, projectiles, or the possibility of falling, a mouthguard is a very good idea.

Custom guards fit precisely, stay in place during play, allow proper breathing and speaking, and provide dramatically better impact protection. Boil-and-bite guards commonly fall out during play, feel bulky, and often fail to prevent dental injury when they’re needed most. For anyone playing contact sport regularly, the investment in a custom guard is small compared to the cost of fixing a knocked-out tooth (£1,500+ for an implant).