mouthguard

noun

A protective piece, usually plastic, worn inside the mouth to cover the upper or lower teeth, or both.

Example sentences

“The dentist advised him to wear a mouthguard during rugby matches.”
“Boxers bite down on a mouthguard to protect their teeth from punches.”

Worn in contact sports, and also at night to stop tooth grinding.

Synonyms for mouthguard

mouthpiece

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