Professional dental services including routine care, restorative treatments, and aesthetic procedures. We provide comprehensive oral healthcare with attention to comfort.
Professional dental services including routine care, restorative treatments, and aesthetic procedures. We provide comprehensive oral healthcare with attention to comfort.Protect your teeth during sports with our custom-fitted gum shields. Professionally crafted for athletes of all levels, our sports guards provide superior protection, comfort, and performance compared to over-the-counter alternatives.
Sports gum shields are protective devices custom-made from impressions of your teeth to provide optimal protection during athletic activities. These professional sports guards protect your teeth, gums, lips, and jaw from impact injuries common in contact and high-risk sports.
Duration: 2 appointments for impressions and fitting
Materials: Impact-resistant sports-grade materials
Consultation: Sports activity assessment included
Rugby and Football Essential protection for players in high-impact contact sports where facial collisions and tackles create significant risk of dental trauma and jaw injuries.
Hockey and Field Hockey Critical protection against flying pucks, balls, and stick impacts that can cause severe dental injuries and facial trauma.
Boxing and Martial Arts Mandatory protection in combat sports where direct blows to the face are common, preventing tooth loss and jaw fractures.
Basketball and Netball Protection against accidental elbows, falls, and contact with other players or equipment during fast-paced court sports.
Cricket and Baseball Shield against fast-moving balls and potential collisions with other players or equipment during fielding and batting.
Water Polo and Swimming Protection during competitive water sports where accidental kicks, elbows, and equipment contact can occur.
Skateboarding and BMX Essential for protecting against facial impact during falls and tricks in extreme sports with high injury potential.
Mountain Biking and Cycling Protection during off-road cycling where falls and crashes can result in serious facial and dental injuries.
Gymnastics and Acrobatics Safety equipment for sports involving flips, jumps, and apparatus work where falls can cause dental trauma.
Our custom-made sports gum shields offer significant advantages over store-bought alternatives:
Custom sports gum shields protect against various athletic injuries:
We create gum shields tailored to your specific sport’s requirements, considering impact patterns, breathing needs, and communication demands during competition and training.
Precise Athletic Fit Detailed impressions capture your exact bite relationship and tooth position to ensure your guard stays secure during vigorous athletic activity.
Performance Considerations We account for mouth breathing patterns, speech requirements for team communication, and jaw positioning during your specific sport.
Your guard is crafted using advanced sports-specific materials that provide optimal impact absorption while maintaining the lightweight feel essential for athletic performance.
Athletic Simulation We test your guard’s fit during simulated sports movements, ensuring comfort, retention, and proper function during actual competition conditions.
Team Integration Custom colors and designs can incorporate team colors, logos, or personal preferences while maintaining full protective capability.
Regular professional assessment ensures your guard maintains optimal protection throughout the sports season, with adjustments made for any dental changes or equipment wear.
Our team understands the specific demands of various sports and creates guards that provide maximum protection without compromising athletic performance.
We use advanced impact-resistant materials specifically designed for sports applications, providing superior protection against sport-specific trauma patterns.
Each guard is individually crafted to provide secure retention during intense physical activity while allowing optimal breathing and communication.
We work with individual athletes, teams, and sports clubs to provide comprehensive protection solutions for all participants.
Do I really need a custom gum shield for sports?
Custom shields provide significantly better protection than generic alternatives. The superior fit ensures the guard stays in place during impact, providing optimal protection when you need it most.
Will a gum shield affect my sports performance?
Custom-fitted guards are designed to minimize interference with breathing, speaking, and athletic performance while providing maximum protection during your sport.
What should I expect during my sports guard fitting?
Your appointment includes sport-specific risk assessment, detailed impressions, discussion of design options, and fitting once your custom guard is completed.
What can I expect when first using my sports gum shield?
Most athletes adapt quickly to custom guards. Initial awareness is normal, but proper fit ensures minimal interference with performance and breathing.
How do I maintain my sports gum shield during the season?
Clean after each use, inspect regularly for damage, store properly in a ventilated case, and replace when worn to ensure continued protection.
Emergency Dentistry
Urgent care for sports-related dental injuries and trauma that gum shields help prevent during athletic activities.
Dental Radiographs
Diagnostic imaging to assess sports-related dental trauma and monitor the health of teeth in contact sport athletes.
Oral Surgery
Surgical treatment for severe sports injuries to teeth and jaw that may require immediate professional intervention.
Don’t let dental injuries sideline your athletic performance. Our custom sports gum shields provide the protection you need to play with confidence and stay in the game.
The White House Dental Surgery
2 Copse Hill, Sutton, Surrey, UK, SM2 6AD
020 8642 0121
The White House Dental Surgery,
2 Copse Hill, Sutton, Surrey, UK, SM2 6AD
+44 (0) 20 8642 0121
thewhitehousehouse@soegateway.com