A sports mouth guard is a device that protects your teeth from traumatic injury during collisions, falls, etc. It can help you prevent injuries to your teeth lips, gums, tongue and other areas of your mouth while playing your favorite sports.
A good sports mouth guard can be purchased these days for as little as about $50. With the possible costs of tooth replacement or repair running into the hundreds or thousands of dollars, purchasing a mouthguard for a few tens of dollars can prove to be one of the most cost effective investments you make.
Most sports mouth guards can help prevent injuries to the upper teeth, gums, etc. from collisions with other athletes, from falls or from being hit by flying objects. However, there are also specially designed mouth guards (such as the Shock Doctor Braces Mouthguard / Strapless) that can protect orthodontic appliances the athlete may be wearing on the upper or lower jaw.
A sports mouth guard can help to protect against many types of traumatic oral or lingual injuries. There is also some speculation that they can also help to reduce the risk of a concussion arising from a blow to the lower face. However, it should be noted that, there is no scientific evidence to date to support this contention
A sports mouth guard should be distinguished from the one you purchase from a dentist to deal with the problem of grinding your teeth at night. If you are looking for a mouth guard to wear at night, we do not recommend using a sports mouth guard. It is safer and more effective to use one designed for the purpose of protecting your teeth from grinding that occurs while sleeping.
If you are looking for a sports mouth guard, we suggest choosing one that is free of latex, BPA and Phthalates to ensure optimum long term safety. Test the fit carefully to ensure that it is as comfortable as possible and that the mouth guard does not interfere with your breathing.
It is also important to change your mouthguard once it starts to wear out. As a general rule, we suggest doing this at the start of each playing season. However, if you are at an age at which you are growing rapidly (e.g. a teenager) you should get professional dental guidance on this question.
There are 3 types of sports mouth guard that you can buy:
This is the main type of mouthguard available on this website. Boil & bite mouthguards are generally less expensive than the custom mouthguards described above, but costlier than the stock ones below. Where comfort is concerned, they are also in between the other 2 alternatives.
The sports for which a mouth guard can be beneficial fall into four categories:
Please note that the sports listed above in each category should not be regarded as exhaustive.
In addition, some sports fall into more than one category, e.g. soccer players can suffer oral injuries from colliding with the goalposts or from falling.
Showing all 6 results
The Shock Doctor Braces Mouthguard is for athletes wearing orthodontic braces and will comfortably conform to upper jaw brace brackets, avoiding lacerations while doing so.
The Shock Doctor Gel Max Flavor Fusion Mouthguard protects your mouth, teeth and tongue and includes a convertible tether for use with or without a strap.
The Shock Doctor Gel Max Mouthguard is a triple layered design that protects your teeth, gums and tongue without compromising comfort.
Despite the low profile design of the Shock Doctor Gel Max Power Mouthguard, you will benefit from a high level of comfort and protection.
The Shock Doctor Microfit Mouthguard is a thin and low profile with the best protection for teeth and gums from a 2.4mm mouthguard.
Designed by a dentist, the BPA Mueller Sports Medicine MuellerGuard™ MouthGuard features a shock absorbing pillow and a low profile that reduces the incidence of gagging.
