Gum shields are designed to be worn over your teeth to provide protection when playing contact sports such as rugby, hockey and cricket. Custom-made from a comfortable, pliable material, they keep your teeth safe if you suffer a blow to the face.

They can protect against chips, cracks or tooth loss, helping to avoid the need for more involved, expensive treatment, not to mention considerable pain and inconvenience.

Treatment steps

• Your dentist takes impressions and checks how your teeth bite together.
• This information is used by dental technicians to produce a well-fitting gum shield.
• When this is ready, your dentist will pop it in place to make sure it fits comfortably over your teeth.

Tailor-made gum shields offer much better protection than those that can be bought over-the-counter as they are designed to fit your teeth perfectly.