In the UK, it is recommended that a mouth guard should be part of the sports kit. The wearing of mouth guards or helmets with face shields during organised contact sports can reduce the likelihood of fracturing a tooth.

Having a mouth guard will add a dimension of protection to your teeth as it spreads the impact across the mouth meaning individual teeth are less likely to be lost. Although there are several types of guards you can get from shops, we recommend a custom made guard which will fit securely around your teeth. This may cost slightly more than a ready-made mouth guard from a sport shop, but the extra protection you will be giving your teeth could be priceless.