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What is Antimicrobial and why should I include it?

By choosing to add antimicrobial protection you are inhibiting the growth of bacteria on your mouthguard and case by up to 99.99%. Both taste and odour free, the antimicrobial additive we use is proven to be effective even to antibiotic-resistant bac

At what age would I change from a junior to an adult mouthguard?

Our mouthguards are available in two sizes:. However, children grow at different rates, and some aged 10 to 12 may find the Youth Size more comfortable and better fitting than the Adult Size. We recommend considering the individual child’s mouth size

I wear temporary braces, so what's the best option for me?

If you wear a temporary brace, you should remove it when taking part in any sport and use one of our non-brace mouthguards.

I wear fixed braces, so what's the best option for me?

We have mouthguards suitable for individuals with fixed braces. They have been specially designed to fit around a fixed brace and still provide the same level of protection as the non-brace versions.

Should I be wearing the mouthguard to sleep?

Definitely not! Gum shields are not designed or intended to be worn at night. If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), contact us about our specially-designed night guards.

I tried moulding my mouthguard but it still isn't the exact fit I want, can I boil it again?

Absolutely. Provided that you follow the fitting instructions carefully on each occasion, our mouthguards can be moulded multiple times to get a better fit.

What's the difference between single and double layer protection?

All OPRO Self-Fit gum shields are fully CE certified. This guarantees that every mouthguard meets the required standards for protection and retention. From mouthguard level Silver and upwards, a second layer has been added to provide even more retent

Are OPRO mouthguards CE and UKCA certified?

All OPRO Self-Fit gum shields are fully CE certified. This guarantees that every mouthguard meets the required standards for protection and retention. From mouthguard level Silver and upwards, a second layer has been added to provide even more retent

What material are OPRO mouthguards made from?

OPRO mouthguards are made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA).

Do OPRO Self-Fit mouthguards contain latex or BPA?

No, all of our mouthguards are free from latex, BPA, BPS, PVC and phthalates.

How often should I replace my sports gumshield?

Using an old mouthguard is like wearing worn-out tires on your car – it compromises your safety. You wouldn't trust an amateur to maintain your car, but you would trust a dentist to ensure your teeth are protected with a properly fitting mouthguard.

What's the difference between the 3 Instant Custom Fit protection levels?

Are mouthguards poisonous?

No, they are not poisonous if ingested. We carry out what is called ‘chemical innocuousness testing’ on our products for the presence of phthalates and other potential nasties. All of our products pass these tests.

Can I add a name label to my mouthguard?

All of our School and Club Instant Custom mouthguards come with the option to add the wearer's name. Please note the name is added on the underside of the mouthguard for identification of the wearer. It is not visible when the mouthguard is worn. Thi

Could an OPRO mouthguard remove my veneers?

No gumshield would remove well fitted veneers. If you have any concerns, you should speak to your Dentist. A veneer would possibly be damaged by a mouthguard if the veneer fitting was already starting to fail.