Basketball Mouthguard

Yes, we offer bulk orders and quantity discounts for clubs and larger groups.

We’ll send all impression kits to one address (e.g. your gym), so everyone can take their impressions together and send them back in one shipment.

Just send us a message via the chat (bottom right) with the number of people, and we’ll get back to you right away.

Yes, that’s absolutely no problem. Just help your child with the impressions and fill out the enclosed form on their behalf.

A basketball mouthguard needs to fit properly to provide both protection and comfort. Here are the key elements of a good fit:

Secure fit on the teeth: The mouthguard should stay firmly in place without needing to be held by the tongue or lips. It shouldn’t wobble or feel loose.

Even pressure distribution: It should distribute pressure evenly across all teeth to ensure maximum protection and comfort.

Clear airway: The mouthguard must not obstruct breathing. Good airflow is essential for stamina and performance on the court.

Speaking and swallowing: You should be able to speak and swallow without the mouthguard shifting or becoming uncomfortable.

Comfort and no gag reflex: It shouldn’t sit too far back in the mouth to avoid triggering a gag reflex and should be generally comfortable to wear.

Custom fit: The best option is a custom-made mouthguard like those from Dental Armor, tailored precisely to your teeth and jaw by a trained technician.

Basketball mouthguards are available from several sources:

Sporting goods stores: Many sports shops carry mouthguards, especially those that focus on contact or combat sports.

Online retailers: Websites like Amazon offer a wide range of low-cost options for quick solutions.

Dentists: For a fully custom-fit mouthguard, you can go to a dentist. These are more expensive but provide the best fit and protection.

Dental Armor: The ideal solution for anyone who wants a high-quality mouthguard without the cost and hassle of a dental visit. With Dental Armor, you receive an impression kit at home, take your own dental impression, send it back, and a dental technician will craft a custom mouthguard and ship it directly to you.

Choosing the right mouthguard for basketball depends on several factors:

Comfort and fit: A mouthguard should be comfortable, fit securely, and not restrict breathing. “Boil-and-bite” models are inexpensive but don’t offer the same level of protection and comfort as a custom-made basketball mouthguard from Dental Armor.

Material and quality: Cheaper models can be less comfortable and wear out faster. At Dental Armor, only high-quality materials from Germany are used to craft the basketball mouthguard.

Personal preferences: Some players prefer mouthguards with special designs, colors, or brands. Just remember — style should never come at the cost of safety.

A mouthguard in basketball offers several important benefits:

Protection of teeth and jaw: It prevents teeth from being damaged or knocked out and protects the jaw from fractures.

Impact absorption: The mouthguard absorbs and distributes the force of impacts to the face, reducing the risk of injuries in the mouth and jaw area.

Prevents cuts: It helps avoid cuts to the lips and mouth lining that could be caused by the teeth.

Brain protection: By absorbing impact, it can indirectly reduce the transfer of shockwaves to the brain, lowering the risk of concussions.

Improved focus: Since players don’t need to worry as much about mouth injuries, they can concentrate better on the game.

In short, a mouthguard is an essential piece of protective gear in basketball.