Sports Mouthguard Questions Answered

No. NeoMorph Prodigy® is designed to be moulded at home using simple fitting instructions, without the need for a dental visit. For common mouthguard fitting questions, visit our fitting instructions or contact us for assistance.

No. A night guard (occlusal splint) is designed to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching while you sleep, not from impact.

Night guards are usually made from rigid materials with a hard, flat biting surface. They aren’t designed to stay securely in place during sport, or to help absorb and disperse the force of a hit from a ball, stick or elbow.

For sport, wear a properly fitted sports mouthguard. To learn more, read our blog Sports Mouthguard vs Night Guard.

Yes. “Occlusal splint” is the clinical term dental professionals use for a night guard: a hard appliance worn to help manage tooth grinding and clenching (bruxism).

An occlusal splint is not a sports mouthguard and isn’t designed to protect against impact during sport. For concerns about grinding or clenching, talk to your dentist.

To learn more, read our blog Sports Mouthguard vs Night Guard.

For any training or sparring with contact, yes. A well-fitting mouthguard helps reduce the risk of dental injury. Many gyms, clubs and competitions mandate that one is worn, so check your gym’s and competition’s rules.

NeoMorph moulds closely to your teeth for a secure, custom-like fit, so it’s designed to stay in place without you needing to clench or bite down to hold it.

Whenever there’s a chance of contact, including sparring, pad and partner drills, grappling and rolling, as well as competition.

No. While some dental and orthodontic practices supply NeoMorph, a practitioner doesn’t need to fit it. It’s fitted at home: heat it in boiling water, mould it to your teeth with firm finger pressure, then cool it. Follow our step-by-step fitting instructions carefully, or the braces fitting instructions if you wear braces.

Yes. NeoMorph mouthguards are BPA-free and latex-free, and made from materials selected for safety, comfort, and impact protection.

Orders are typically dispatched the same business day if placed before 1 pm, or the next business day if placed after 1 pm.
We use Australia Post so delivery times then depend on your location and the shipping method selected at checkout.

Yes. NeoMorph can be re-heated and re-moulded up to 10 times, if teeth shift, braces are adjusted, or comfort needs change over time. This makes it suitable for athletes undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Yes. The NeoMorph Mouthguard is designed for contact and collision sports where secure fit and reliable impact protection are essential. It is recommended for athletes who want a mouthguard that stays in place without compromising comfort or breathing.

Please note Neomorph is recommended for ages 11+ to adult

The lifespan of your NeoMorph mouthguard depends on use and care. Keeping it clean and allowing it to dry fully before storage will help extend its life. As with most sports mouthguards, we recommend replacing it every 12 months or sooner if there are visible signs of wear or changes in fit.

NeoMorph is designed for athletes aged 11 years and older. It is sized to hold securely and cover all upper teeth to around the second molars. We do not currently offer a junior version, as younger children often have shallower palates, which can affect retention. A junior option may be considered in the future if secure fit and protection can be ensured.

Yes. NeoMorph forms around brackets, wires and clear aligner attachments. If you wear clear aligners, remove them before fitting and wearing. Its re-mouldable design allows for adaptability throughout tooth movement, while maintaining a secure fit and impact protection. For best results, follow the orthodontic fitting instructions provided on our website or contact us for guidance.

To learn more about fitting your NeoMorph® with orthodontic appliances, visit our fitting with orthodontics guide or contact us for personalised advice.

NeoMorph was developed by a dental professional with extensive experience fitting mouthguards for braces and aligners.

We supply 2 sets of instructions. One for sportspeople who do not wear orthodontic appliances and one for those who do. Please ensure you use the instructions most suited to your situation.

To remould your NeoMorph simply place the guard in freshly boiled water for 20 seconds to soften and refit as per the initial instructions. As the fit of NeoMorph is generally pretty snug you may only look to “tweek” a section or loosen it slightly. If that is the case then simply place that section into the hot water for 20 seconds then refit. Click here for current fitting instructions.

Generally speaking, most athletes will only ever wear a top mouthguard. It will be a mouthful to wear a guard on the top and bottom but for some sports, it may be necessary.

Research shows us that the most likely teeth affected in an impact are the top front 4 teeth but there are many variables to consider – the type of sport you play, the probable impact you receive and the position of your teeth. For a person with their lower teeth sitting forward in a protruding jaw, it may be a preference to wear a lower mouthguard as these teeth are more likely to be the first point of impact. Different types of impacts require different methods in reducing the energy being transmitted to teeth. This is were NeoMorph shines – we developed NeoMorph as a mouthguard that will both absorb and disperse impact energy so we could protect for a broader range of impacts.

NeoMorph was designed as a mouthguard that will absorb and disperse impact energy to protect your teeth and the supporting structures for a broader range of impacts.

If you receive an impact to the mouth there is a chance that your gums may be affected but just imagine how affected they would be without the protection. Unless it is an extreme type of impact, soft tissues damage is generally not permanent and heals quite quickly – the same cannot be said for injuries to teeth. Rest assured that just as NeoMorph protects by spreading impact energy over a broader surface, soft tissue damage is also likely to be less concentrated.

No – you cannot trim the NeoMorph Mouthguard.

NeoMorph is designed to cover at least the first molar, and possibly upto the middle of the second molar, of an adult or person wearing orthodontic appliances. It is a trilaminate mouth guard which means that it has 3 layers. The NCore® layer (central layer) needs to be completely encapsulated by the outer layer. If Neomorph is trimmed it will likely expose this layer which could effect performance.

We offer an Authentic Dental Warranty which will become void if the guard is trimmed. For more information about our sports mouthguard warranty terms, please refer to our Authentic Dental Warranty.

For best results please review our fitting instructions on how to fit Neomorph for the ideal fit.

Please note that Neomorph is not recommended for children under 11 years old.

Yes, this is normal. You may find small air bubbles at specific locations in your NeoMorph Mouthguard and very occasionally there may be a slight colour difference. This is due to the manufacturing process and will not affect performance.

Please be assured that the NeoMorph Mouthguard is a premium product and every mouthguard is reviewed prior to release. While some may have a slight difference in appearance this will not affect its performance – your NeoMorph Mouthguard will perform and protect as intended. If however, you notice that the NCore™ (internal layer) is exposed, please contact us for a replacement.

No. We do not recommend any mouthguard with a mouldable bite pad to be used as a night guard.

From a dental perspective, a night guard should have a hard, flat, non-mouldable surface so the teeth cannot bite, lock, or occlude into position. This helps manage grinding forces safely during sleep.

This is very different from the design requirements of a sports mouthguard, where a mouldable bite pad is intentionally used to assist with occlusal balance, comfort and impact distribution during sport.

To clarify, NeoMorph Prodigy® has a mouldable bite pad and for that reason it is not recommended for use as a night guard.

For concerns about tooth grinding or clenching, we recommend consulting a dental professional about an appropriate night guard.

This is a highly research area and whilst there is some debate about the reduction in “tooth on tooth impact” when wearing a mouthguard, there is little correlation to that extending to reduced brain movement. This is a common misconception and to date there has not been any conclusive evidence that suggests it is otherwise.

If we consider what causes a concussion it makes it easier to understand. The skull, contains the brain which is surrounded by fluid. This fluid cushions the brain from light impact. We receive a concussion when our skull is impacted so forcefully that our brain pushes against the inside of our skull. This collision causes chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretches and damages our brain cells. When we receive an impact of this magnitude we are hopeful that our mouthguard will protect our teeth from damage and assist in other ways, but a mouthguard will not prevent our brain from hitting the side wall of our skull.

There are some mouthguards that have sensors inbuilt into them that will record data on the magnitude and frequency of head impacts while the athlete is playing sport. These can assist coaches, parents and medical staff on assessing if a concussion is likely to have occurred but are for assessment purposes only and do not in themselves prevent concussions.