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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)