Comfortable
soft and easy fit, non gag
Cost effective
if mislaid or for spares
Re-mouldable
and replaceable
Hygienic
individual antibacterial cases
What type of mouthguard should schools buy for pupils?
For most school sport, self-fit boil and bite mouthguards are a practical choice because they are straightforward to issue, affordable to replace and easy for pupils to mould. Mouthguards Direct supplies UK-manufactured junior and senior gumshields suitable for contact sports including rugby, hockey, boxing, lacrosse and martial arts.
Do schools need different mouthguard sizes for different age groups?
Yes. At Mouthguards Direct, we separate our range into junior mouthguards for children up to around 13 and senior mouthguards for ages 13 and above, which helps you buy more appropriately for your mixed year groups. For PE departments and school teams, keeping both sizes available makes it easier to cover younger pupils, older pupils and new starters.
Are boil and bite mouthguards suitable for use in schools?
They are often a good fit for schools because they combine protection, comfort and simple self-fitting without the cost or admin involved in custom-made options. Find out more about Mouthguards Direct and why UK manufacturing and specialist focus make us a dependable supplier for busy PE departments, training, fixtures and tournaments.
How do pupils fit a school mouthguard properly?
Mouthguards Direct advises softening the mouthguard in hot, not boiling, water for around 8 to 10 seconds, then placing it over the top teeth and pressing it into position. Pupils then suck hard to draw the guard around the teeth, gently bite to shape the lower edge, press the front into place and check that it stays in without needing to bite down.
What if a pupil gets the fit wrong the first time?
A self-fit gumshield can usually be reheated and remoulded using the same fitting steps until the fit feels snug and comfortable. That is especially useful in school, where your pupils may need another attempt during first fitting or may need an adjustment later as their teeth and jaws change.
How many mouthguards should a school order at once?
That depends on squad size and how often your pupils forget or need replacements, but bulk buying usually makes school ordering simpler and more cost-effective. Browse our bulk buy range for packs of 10 and 100, so you can buy for whole teams, PE departments or tournament stock while also keeping spares ready for lost kit and last-minute fixture needs.
How should schools store and manage gumshields between sessions?
Each mouthguard comes with an individual antibacterial case, which gives pupils and staff a more hygienic way to store gumshields between lessons, training sessions and matches. In practice, you should ask your pupils to clean, dry and case their mouthguards after use, while your staff should encourage regular fit and wear checks across the term.
How often should pupils replace a mouthguard?
A boil and bite mouthguard should generally be replaced every season, or every six to twelve months for regular use, because the material can degrade through impact, wear and cleaning. You should also replace gumshields sooner if they become cracked, loose, thinned, distorted or no longer fit properly, especially for growing children.
How quickly can schools get mouthguards delivered?
Single mouthguards are typically sent by Royal Mail second class post and usually arrive within 2 to 3 working days, while orders of 10 or more are sent by APC Couriers with most arriving by 5pm the next working day. Get in touch to discuss delivery timings for larger or time-sensitive school orders ahead of fixtures, new terms or busy sports seasons.