Light
$230
15 and under, any sport
- Dual-layer construction
- Made for growing players
Basketball mouthguards
A basketball mouthpiece made from a 3D scan of your teeth in our Croydon lab, with your name and number on it.
Which guard for basketball
Players 16 and over wear Medium: two layers, with your bite registered in the guard. Juniors 15 and under wear Light.
Medium
Most adult sports$320
16 and over
- Dual layer with bite registration
- Rugby, AFL, soccer, basketball, boxing, BJJ and the gym
Do basketball players wear mouthguards?
Some do, by choice: FIBA's rules allow a mouthguard and don't require one. The Australian Dental Association lists basketball among the sports where it strongly recommends a mouthguard.
Players who wear one usually have braces or dental work to protect. For a junior, choose Light ($230), the two-layer guard we make for players 15 and under.
Can you wear a coloured mouthguard in basketball?
Not under the written rules. FIBA's rules allow only a "non-coloured transparent mouth guard" (Article 4.4.2), and Basketball NSW applies them to all its events and competitions.
For a game played under FIBA's rules, you need a clear mouthguard. Our 3D designer has no clear option. Clubs and social competitions differ, so check with your association before you choose a colour for game day.
Contact in the key
Most of basketball's contact happens close to the ring: elbows on a rebound, bodies meeting on a screen, a hand across the face on a drive.
Basketball NSW highly recommends a mouthguard. Your club or competition may set its own rule, so check with your coach before the season.
Calling screens
You call switches and screens on every possession, so the mouthpiece's shape matters. Yours is made from a 3D scan of your teeth, so its edges follow your own teeth and gums, not a stock tray.
Your bite is registered in a Medium guard, so it sits where your teeth meet. At your scan you see your teeth in 3D on the screen, and you can ask about the shape before we make it.
In your team colours
Design your mouthpiece in your team's colours with your jersey number for training, and for social competitions that don't use FIBA's equipment rules. Names, numbers, flags and symbols are included; a club logo or your own artwork is $20 extra.
Clubs with 30 or more players in Sydney, or 50 interstate, can book a scan day and we scan the squad at your training venue. Players pay before the visit, and we need 2 to 3 weeks' notice.
When to replace it
Replace your mouthguard if it cracks, tears or wears thin, if it starts to feel loose, or after dental work that changes your teeth. We recommend players under 18 replace theirs every year, because teeth move as you grow.
Between games, rinse it, let it dry in its vented case and keep the case out of the sun. Skip hot water and toothpaste. We keep your scan on file, so call us when it is time for a new one.
Made in our Croydon lab
Anthony Adaimy is a dental prosthetist. He and his team scan and make every mouthpiece in our lab inside Dental Spot, 7 The Strand, Croydon, and have made mouthguards since 2009.
Where to get scanned
Croydon clinic
Inside Dental Spot at 7 The Strand, by appointment. The scan takes under five minutes.
Book a scan
Club scan day
We bring the scanner to clubs and schools with 30 or more players in Sydney, or 50 interstate. Prepaid, with an itemised receipt to claim.
Club scan days
Interstate
A dentist near you takes the scan and sends it to us, and we post your guard. Your dentist may charge for the scan.
Contact us first
Questions
Do you need a mouthguard for basketball?
Basketball NSW highly recommends one. Some clubs and competitions set their own rule, so check with your coach.
Which basketball mouthpiece should I get?
Medium ($320) for players 16 and over, with your bite registered. Light ($230) for juniors 15 and under. Both are made from a 3D scan of your teeth.
How often should I replace my basketball mouthguard?
When it cracks, tears or wears thin, when it feels loose, or after dental work. We recommend players under 18 replace theirs every year because their teeth are still moving.
Can our team order matching mouthguards?
Yes. We run scan days at your venue for 30 or more players in Sydney, or 50 interstate. Each player gets their own name and number on the team design. Players pay before the visit; give us 2 to 3 weeks' notice.
Can you wear a basketball mouthguard with braces?
Yes, once the teeth are aligned. For children in braces we generally recommend a Light guard ($230) at that point. While teeth are still moving, we recommend waiting; plan the timing with our team and your orthodontist or dentist.
Can I claim it on my health fund?
Yes. You can claim it on your health fund under item 151, on the spot in our Croydon clinic. Your gap depends on your fund and cover.
How long does a basketball mouthguard take?
7 to 10 working days from your scan, once your design is ready. If your season starts soon, tell us the date when you book.
Your guard for tip-off
Design your guard online, then book a scan. Questions first? Call us on (02) 9715 6567.