Play confidently with a durable gumshield from Pontesbury Dental Practice
Sports guards
Custom-made guards stay in place and feel comfortable, so you can focus on the game instead of your mouth guard.
Comfortable gumshields in Pontesbury village
If you play contact sports like rugby, hockey, boxing, martial arts, basketball, or cricket, a custom sports gumshield offers protection that off-the-shelf options simply can't match, since we create guards that fit your teeth precisely, staying comfortable and secure throughout your game or match.
The process takes just two short appointments at our village practice, so you'll come away with a durable guard designed around the exact shape of your mouth.
What is a sports mouth guard?
A sports gumshield, or sports mouth guard, cushions your teeth and jaw against impact during physical activity, reducing the risk of chipped or broken teeth, cuts to your lips and cheeks, and even jaw fractures.
Custom gumshields are made from a precise digital scan of your teeth, so they fit snugly and won't slip or feel bulky like boil-and-bite alternatives, giving you far better protection and comfort when you're focused on your sport.
How much does a sports mouth guard cost?
Custom sports gumshields are a good investment in your long-term oral health, as they cost far less than repairing or replacing a damaged tooth after an accident.
We maintain up-to-date pricing on our pricing page, that outlines all the costs of our most common treatments.
Sports gumshields at Pontesbury Dental Practice
Your appointment
We’ll take impressions of your teeth using our digital intraoral scanner for a precise fit, and you can choose your preferred colour or design. From there, we'll answer any questions you have about wearing and caring for your gumshield.
Collecting your gumshield
Your custom guard is ready to collect within a couple of weeks. When you come back to collect it, we’ll check the fit carefully and make any adjustments needed until it feels comfortable and secure.
Ongoing care
We’ll show you how to wear and clean your guard properly, and with good care, it should last several seasons. From there, we'll let you know when it's time for a replacement, especially if your mouth is still growing.
Your appointment
We’ll take impressions of your teeth using our digital intraoral scanner for a precise fit, and you can choose your preferred colour or design. From there, we'll answer any questions you have about wearing and caring for your gumshield.
Collecting your gumshield
Your custom guard is ready to collect within a couple of weeks. When you come back to collect it, we’ll check the fit carefully and make any adjustments needed until it feels comfortable and secure.
Ongoing care
We’ll show you how to wear and clean your guard properly, and with good care, it should last several seasons. From there, we'll let you know when it's time for a replacement, especially if your mouth is still growing.
Do I need a custom sports gumshield?
If you or your child plays contact or collision sports regularly, a custom gumshield is one of the best investments you can make in protecting your teeth, especially since many sports clubs and coaches now require players to wear mouth guards during matches and training.
Even if it's not mandatory in your sport, wearing a properly fitted guard dramatically reduces your risk of dental injuries, so if you're unsure whether you need one, just ask at your next check-up and we'll talk you through your options.
Why choose a custom sports gumshield?
Protects teeth against impact
Absorbs and distributes the force of blows to the face during contact sports, minimising the likelihood you’ll damage your teeth
Minimises jaw injury
Cushions the jaw joint on impact, helping protect against the kind of injury that can affect your bite and comfort
Reduces soft tissue damage
Protects your lips, tongue, and cheeks from cuts caused by contact with your teeth while playing sports
Prevents costly treatment
Costs considerably less than repairing or replacing a tooth damaged while playing sports
Protects teeth against impact
Absorbs and distributes the force of blows to the face during contact sports, minimising the likelihood you’ll damage your teeth
Minimises jaw injury
Cushions the jaw joint on impact, helping protect against the kind of injury that can affect your bite and comfort
Reduces soft tissue damage
Protects your lips, tongue, and cheeks from cuts caused by contact with your teeth while playing sports
Prevents costly treatment
Costs considerably less than repairing or replacing a tooth damaged while playing sports
Custom-made sports gumshields from your local Pontesbury dentists
You'll find our practice right in the heart of Pontesbury village, where we've been looking after local smiles for over 20 years. Our team of dentists bring extensive training across preventative and restorative care, and we regularly create custom gumshields for patients of all ages.
With over 3,500 active patients across Pontesbury and the surrounding Shropshire countryside, we're proud to help keep our community safe and smiling, whether you're on the pitch or off it.
Protect your smile before you step back on the pitch
Whether you're getting your child ready for the new rugby season or you've just joined a local boxing club, sorting your sports gumshield now means one less thing to worry about later. Pop into the practice or give us a call, and we'll get you booked in for a quick appointment.