Light
$230
15 and under, any sport
- Dual-layer construction
- Made for growing players
BJJ mouthguards
Made from a 3D scan of your teeth in our Croydon lab, with your bite registered in the guard and your academy's logo on the front if you want it.
Which guard for BJJ
Grapplers 16 and over wear Medium: two layers, with your bite registered. Juniors 15 and under wear Light. If you also train MMA or Muay Thai, Heavy ($365) is the triple-layer tier for those sports.
Medium
Most adult sports$320
16 and over
- Dual layer with bite registration
- Rugby, AFL, soccer, basketball, boxing, BJJ and the gym
Why grapplers wear one
BJJ has no strikes, but rolling still brings contact to your mouth: a knee in a scramble, a head clash while you pass guard, a forearm pressed across your jaw in a submission.
The IBJJF rules do not require a mouthguard, so whether you wear one is up to you and your academy.
Which type of mouthguard is best for BJJ?
The one you keep in for every round. For BJJ that means a guard you can breathe hard through, talk and drink with, and that stays on your top teeth when someone's weight is on you.
- Thin heat-moulded guards, such as SISU, are the easiest to breathe and talk through, and cost much less than custom. You mould one at home, and some grapplers find them hard to mould and rough on the lips.
- Bulky boil-and-bite guards are cheap and easy to find. Grapplers' usual complaints are that they drop out when you talk and make some wearers gag.
- A custom guard costs the most, and comes made to your own teeth and bite with nothing to mould at home. Ours is Medium ($320), covering your upper teeth only.
Breathing on the mat
A hard round means breathing through your mouth for minutes at a time, so the guard's shape matters. We scan your teeth with a 3Shape Trios scanner in under five minutes, with no putty, and make your guard from that scan: its edges follow your own teeth and gums instead of a stock tray.
Tell us you train BJJ at the scan, and whether you roll gi or no-gi, and we will talk you through the shape before we make it.
When you clench
Grapplers clench under pressure: fighting a tight choke, or carrying someone's weight in side control.
A Medium guard is made with bite registration, a record of where your top and bottom teeth meet. The guard is built to that bite, so it sits where your teeth close when you clamp down.
Can you wear a mouthguard in a BJJ competition?
Yes. The IBJJF rules don't mention mouthguards, and their rule on protectors bans only those "fashioned of hard material that may cause harm".
Other events set their own rules, so check with the organiser before you compete.
In your academy's colours
Pick your colours in our 3D designer. Your name, a flag or a symbol is included; your academy's logo or your own artwork is $20 extra.
If 30 or more members of your academy order, we can scan everyone at your gym on one day. Members pay before the visit, and we need 2 to 3 weeks' notice.
Between rounds
Rinse your guard in cold water before and after each session and brush it with mild soap. Between rounds, put it back in its vented case, not on the mat or tucked into your belt.
Every couple of months, soak it in antibacterial mouthwash or denture-cleaning solution. Skip toothpaste: it's abrasive, and the scratches it leaves give bacteria somewhere to sit. Keep it away from hot water, and try not to chew it while you wait for the next roll.
Scanned and made in Croydon
Anthony Adaimy, a dental prosthetist, and his team scan and make every guard in our lab inside Dental Spot, 7 The Strand, Croydon. Anthony and his team 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 I need a mouthguard for jiu jitsu?
The IBJJF rules do not require one, so it is your choice and your academy's. BJJ has no strikes, but knees in scrambles and head clashes when passing guard are part of rolling.
Which mouthguard tier is right for BJJ?
Medium ($320) for grapplers 16 and over: two layers with your bite registered. Light ($230) for juniors 15 and under. If you also train MMA or Muay Thai, Heavy ($365) is the tier for those sports.
Is a custom mouthguard worth it for BJJ?
Yes, if you roll most weeks. For $320 you get a guard made from a 3D scan of your teeth, with your bite registered and your design on it, and we keep your scan on file.
Can I put my academy's logo on my guard?
Yes. A logo or your own artwork is $20 extra; names, numbers, flags and symbols are included. Design it in our 3D designer.
Can I train BJJ in braces with a mouthguard?
Yes, when the timing is right. While braces are still moving your teeth, call us before you design or pay and we'll work out the timing with you and your orthodontist. Our mouthguards for braces page has the detail.
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 BJJ mouthguard take?
7 to 10 working days from your scan, once your design is ready. If you have a competition coming up, tell us the date when you book.
Your guard for the next roll
Design your guard online, then book a scan. Questions first? Call us on (02) 9715 6567.