Planning your mouthguard
- Tell us the wearer’s age, sport and any event date.
- Mention braces or dental treatment. Your dentist or orthodontic clinician may need to advise on timing.
- We assess suitability, take the records needed, check the fit and explain insertion and removal without force.
A mouthguard reduces injury risk but cannot prevent every injury. Follow your sport’s rules and use its other required protective equipment.
Between uses
- Clean as instructed, dry and store in a ventilated protective case.
- Keep away from hot water, direct heat and pets.
- Do not wear a split, distorted or sharp guard; ask for a review.
- Ask for a review if the fit becomes loose or tight, or after growth or dental treatment.
Do not use a sports mouthguard for night-time tooth grinding unless your dentist advises it.
After a mouth injury
Seek dental advice for loose or broken teeth, bleeding or severe pain after a blow to the mouth.
Serious face or jaw injury, heavy bleeding that will not stop, or difficulty breathing needs emergency help. Head or face injury with loss of consciousness also needs emergency assessment.