NZ Made Basketball and Water Polo Mouthguards
Slimmer, more comfortable Basketball and Water Polo - specific mouthguards designed for players aged 8 years to adult.
NZ Made - BPA Free
Youth and Senior Sizes
Trusted by Basketball Associations Across New Zealand
Why do you need a Specialty Basketball/ Water Polo Mouthguard?
Most basketball players wear bulky rugby-style mouthguards because they don't know there is an alternative.
Basketball and Water Polo are fast-moving contact sports where elbows, collisions, and accidental contact can result in chipped teeth, broken teeth, jaw injuries and the risk of concussion.
A Basketball/Water Polo-specific mouthguard is designed to:
Fit comfortably
Allow easier breathing
Make communication easier
Reduce bulk in the mouth
Help protect teeth, gums and jaws
Reduce the risk of concussion.
Water Polo Mouthguards – Why They Matter
Water polo is fast, physical, and played in close contact — and despite this, mouthguards are not yet mandatory in most leagues. Research shows that around 36% of water-polo players report a concussion, and mouthguards can help reduce impact forces through the jaw, potentially reducing the risk or severity of concussion.
Many water-polo athletes avoid mouthguards because they feel bulky — so we’ve created a slimmer design originally developed for basketball players.
Our Slim Basketball Mouthguard is ideal for Water Polo because it allows players to:
Breathe easily
Communicate clearly
Stay comfortable without extra bulk
By reducing bulk without sacrificing protection, Basketball Mouth guards offer a safer and more comfortable option than traditional sports guards. They help lower the risk of dental injuries and concussion, while giving players the confidence to perform at their best. Made in NZ and BPA-free, our mouthguards combine safety, comfort, and team spirit in 4 colours and are available in Youth and Senior Sizes.
Available in BLACK,CLEAR, FOREST GREEN and ROYAL BLUE
New colours 2026 - Light Green, Cambridge Blue and Pink (Senior sizes only)
Mike Ryan GM of Basketball Manawatū says: You don’t have to sell us on your product, as we already use your Protect Mouthguards for all of our Winter League teams (as well as sell them at the several major basketball events that we host here in the Manawatū), and our players all love to wear them.
Youth - 8yrs to 13yrs
Senior - 14yrs to Adult
Video of Mouthguard Fitting Instructions
Basketball Mouthguards
Basketball NZ Mouthguard Requirements
According to Basketball NZ regulations, all players participating in under-19 competitions, leagues and tournaments must wear a mouthguard.
The No Mouthguard – No Play policy is actively enforced.Protect Mouthguards specialty Basketball Mouthguards are
Easy to mold with smooth rounded edges
Ergonomically designed – increased flexibility
Comfortable to wear – slimmer fit
Less intrusive in the mouth allowing conversation on court
Made in NZ · BPA Free
Affordable mouthguards for clubs and schools
No minimum order
Free samples available (one per club or school)

























