About Rugby Safety Equipment Mouthguards

Rugby started at a school in Warwickshire, England. Played with an oval ball, the sport is similar to U.S. football, allowing tackling. Initially, rugby was played by wealthy Brits but expanded across the country and to other parts of the world. As a safety precaution, mouthguards must be worn by all rugby players.

  1. Shock Doctor Braces Mouthpiece

    • Shock Doctor Braces Mouth Guards are designed for young rugby players who wear braces. The device is made of silicone to allow for maximum comfort and durability. The mouthguard's integrated Ortho channel fits snugly across a player's braces. The device comes in children and adult sizes and costs about $14.

    AirGARD

    • The impact of contact is diminished using the air cell technology that the AirGARD mouthpiece is built with. The safety equipment mouthguard is created with material to increase respiration and costs about $20.

    Under Armour O-Flow Max

    • Under Armour O-Flow Max mouthguards are built with a dual density shock absorber. The device is equipped with a gel liner, strap and O2 max flow. The mouthguard cost about $20. Shipments outside the United States will be assessed customs fees.

    OPROshield Mouth Guard

    • The OPROshield mouthguard is built for rugby players as young as 7. The device is built with OPROfins that fit around the user's teeth. The front of the mouthguard allows for deep respiration. You can also talk while wearing the mouthguard. Other benefits of the device include posterior buffer pads that diminish concussions. In the United Kingdom, the rugby equipment mouthguards can be purchased for as little as 3.99 pounds.

    Benefits

    • Rugby safety equipment mouthguards protect athletes from chipping and knocking out their teeth or biting their tongue during a game. Some mouthguards like the OPROshield mouthguard can also help diminish concussions. Devices that absorb the shock of a head blow can help prevent severe brain injury especially during intense matches.

    Considerations

    • An article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2005 reported that in 1993, only 67% of rugby players wore a mouthguard. Ten years later, the percentage had increased to 93%. The number of rugby athletes who filed injury claims sharply decreased, and well over $1 million was estimated to have been saved.