Only 36% of children aged 5-17 wear a mouthguard during games and 19% wear one during training.

The Australian Dental Association has launched its annual mouthguard awareness campaign to call on parents, schools, sporting associations and clubs to make wearing mouthguards mandatory for anyone participating in a contact sport.

Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard is the easiest way to protect yourself against serious mouth injuries and costly medical bills. We’ve gathered all the information you’ll need to find out why a custom-fitted mouthguard can help, how to choose one and what to do if you are injured playing sport.

You wouldn’t think twice about wearing a bike helmet or a seatbelt, so don’t think twice about wearing a mouthguard.