Professional Sport Guard

Custom-fitted mouthguards, like the Bioplast mouthguards we offer at Etwall Dental Practice, are made from detailed impressions of your own teeth, meaning they fit precisely to the individual contours of your mouth. This ensures maximum protection and comfort, as the guard sits securely in place without you needing to clench your teeth to hold it. Shop-bought boil-and-bite mouthguards are a one-size-fits-all solution that rarely provide the same level of fit, protection, or comfort. A poorly fitting guard is less likely to be worn consistently and provides less effective protection against impact.

A mouthguard is strongly recommended for any sport that involves physical contact or a risk of collision. This includes combat sports such as boxing, MMA, and martial arts, as well as team contact sports including rugby, hockey, lacrosse, and American football. Mouthguards are also recommended for sports with a risk of impact from equipment or surfaces, such as cycling, horse riding, and skiing. Even in sports considered lower contact, such as cricket or squash, a mouthguard can protect against injury from fast-moving balls. If you are unsure whether your sport warrants a mouthguard, our team at Etwall Dental Practice is happy to advise.

Yes, one of the key advantages of the Bioplast Xtreme range of mouthguards is that they can be used alongside orthodontic braces without any concern. The material is highly flexible and can be customised to accommodate the brackets and wires of your braces, providing protection for both your teeth and your orthodontic appliance. It is particularly important to protect your teeth and braces from impact during treatment, as damage to brackets or wires can set back your orthodontic progress. Our dentists will take an impression at your current stage of treatment to ensure the mouthguard fits correctly.

After each use rinse your mouthguard with cold water — never hot water, as this can distort the shape — and clean it gently with a soft toothbrush and mild soap or a specialist mouthguard cleaning solution. Allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it in its protective case. Avoid leaving your mouthguard in direct sunlight or in a hot environment such as a car, as excessive heat can warp the material. Bring your mouthguard along to your dental appointments at Etwall Dental Practice so that our team can inspect it for wear and confirm it is still providing adequate protection.

The process begins with a consultation during which one of our dentists will assess your needs and recommend the most suitable type of Bioplast mouthguard for your sport and level of contact. We then take an impression of your upper jaw, which forms the basis of all mouthguard designs. This impression is used to create a mouthguard precisely moulded to the exact shape of your teeth and jaw. Once your custom mouthguard is ready you will be invited back to the practice to try it on, and our dentists will make any additional adjustments needed to ensure a perfect, comfortable fit.

The lifespan of your mouthguard depends on how frequently it is used and the level of impact it is subjected to. With regular care most custom mouthguards last between one and three years. Children and teenagers who are still growing may need their mouthguards replaced more frequently as their teeth and jaw continue to develop. If your mouthguard shows significant wear, develops cracks or tears, or no longer fits as securely as it once did, it is time for a replacement. Bringing your mouthguard to your routine dental appointments allows our team to check its condition and advise when a replacement is needed.