Mouth guard (sports)

The mouth guard for contact sports

A sports mouthguard is a removable dental device that covers the teeth and gums, serves to absorb shocks, and has the function of distributing and absorbing the force of a direct impact to the teeth or gums throughout the device.

There are three types of mouthguards: preformed mouthguards, sold in pharmacies and sports stores; universal thermoplastic mouthguards for boiling at home; and custom-made mouthguards made by a dentist.