Mouth Guards
Sports Mouthguards
Because Kids need to just play…..
Use of Mouth Guards
Mouthguard will improve your chances of protecting your teeth and jaw joints from serious injury. Many schools are now insisting that their pupils wear a sports mouthguard for their organised school sports. A properly fitted guard is easy to get used to and doesn’t dig into your gums or cheeks and it should not affect either your breathing or speech.
Personalised Fit
Not only are mouthguards made to fit your mouth, but they also have a special feature allowing your lower teeth to bite comfortably. We are able to customise the fit of your sports mouthguard to allow for some growth of adult teeth and shedding of baby teeth during your sports season.
Personalised Design
Choose from a wide range of patterns and colours or even co-ordinate your sports mouthguard with your school or team colours. Personalise it with your name and form or sports club and everyone will know exactly whom it belongs to!
Precautions and briefing
A mouth guard should be reviewed every 12 months by your dentist to ensure it continues to fit correctly, as children’s baby teeth begin to move as their adult teeth emerge, causing the mouth guard to then be a different shape to the child’s teeth.
Mouth guards help to absorb the shock experienced by a blow to the face, that might otherwise result in an injury to the mouth or jaw.
Mouth guards should be worn whilst playing and training for any sport that could involve contact to the face.
Mouth guards need to be washed in cold water (and could also be brushed with toothpaste) after use, dried and stored in a plastic container.
Mouth guards need to be kept in a cool place, as mouth guards can be distorted by high temperatures.
Children should not share mouth guards as this can transmit unwanted germs into your child’s mouth through the mouth guard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do kids need mouth guards?
Kids’ mouth guards protect teeth, gums, lips, and jaws from injury during sports and physical activities. They are especially important for contact sports like football, hockey, basketball, and martial arts, helping prevent chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth.
What type of mouth guard is best for children?
A custom-made mouth guard from a dentist offers the best protection, comfort, and fit for children. While over-the-counter options exist, custom guards are more secure and less likely to interfere with speaking or breathing during activity.
How often should a child’s mouth guard be replaced?
Children may need a new mouth guard every 6–12 months because their teeth and jaws are still growing. It should also be replaced if it becomes loose, worn out, or damaged to ensure proper protection.
