When it is said...

Sports Mouthguards

Mouthguards for Athletes – Dental Protection for Hockey Players

All sports activities carry a risk of dental injuries. This is particularly true for contact sports such as ice hockey, floorball, boxing and other combat sports, where the face may be struck or hit by another person or an object. This can result in injuries to the teeth and jaws.

Such injuries are often accompanied by bone loss, where a piece of bone may fracture along with the tooth. A jaw fracture may also occur. Subsequent treatment can be complex, time-consuming and expensive. Dental injuries can also occur in less contact-intensive sports.

You have probably witnessed similar incidents yourself or, in the worst case, experienced one firsthand. If you or your children participate in these sports, it is advisable to make wearing a mouthguard a standard part of your sports equipment.

A mouthguard is now an essential piece of equipment for any responsible athlete. As sports become faster and the force of potential impacts increases, the need for effective protection continues to grow.

A mouthguard is a highly effective shock absorber that distributes and partially absorbs the force of an impact. To function properly, it must closely follow the shape of the dental arch, teeth and gums, and partially the palate. This also means that once fitted, it should stay securely in place without the need to hold it in position by clenching the jaws.

Maximum comfort is achieved through the thinnest possible design while maintaining full functionality. The mouthguard must allow the athlete to breathe through the mouth and speak comfortably, and it should have no unpleasant taste or odour. It must also not irritate the soft palate or trigger the gag reflex.

There are three basic types of mouthguards. Stock mouthguards are manufactured in three standard sizes and can be used immediately without any adjustments. Their effectiveness is limited, however, by their poor fit, which means they cannot provide maximum protection. Another type is boil-and-bite mouthguards. These are pre-formed mouthguards that are softened in hot water and then shaped in the mouth using the tongue, cheeks and jaw pressure. The third and undoubtedly most recommended and effective option for athletes is a custom-made mouthguard, individually manufactured for each patient and precisely fitted to their dental arch.

For example, for hockey players, a custom mouthguard can last approximately one year, which is a relatively long lifespan considering the amount of use it receives.

Custom-Made Mouthguards

We produce custom-made mouthguards in a variety of colours and levels of hardness to provide maximum protection for your teeth. These precisely fitting guards are made to measure from several layers of special films and are worn over the upper teeth. The lower teeth naturally “bite” into the mouthguard. Thanks to its properties, the mouthguard reliably protects the teeth during sports activities. Unlike inexpensive boil-and-bite mouthguards, it does not deform with use and retains its shape and strength.

Sport PRO

3 layers for high-impact sports with a high risk of collision and for sports involving rackets or sticks: ice hockey, floorball, squash, roller skating, karate, field hockey, kickboxing, rugby, boxing, skateboarding, …

Sport+

2 layers for most team sports, sports with an exposed face, sports played with an open-face helmet, and younger players: for example, ball sports such as football, handball and basketball, as well as judo, water polo, cycling, motocross, …

Sport

2 layers suitable for all sports activities where the face is unprotected and there is a risk of the teeth being forcefully clenched together.

We produce sports mouthguards in a variety of colours:

When it is said...