Sports Mouthguards
in Blackpool
A custom-fitted sports mouthguard at Tower Dental is from £224 — properly made protection for rugby, boxing, hockey and combat sports.
The straight answer
A custom sports mouthguard at Tower Dental Blackpool is from £224, made by a dental laboratory from impressions of your teeth. Compared with the cost of repairing a knocked-out front tooth — an implant and crown is from £2,800 — it's the cheapest dental decision an athlete makes.
Hygienist from £84
Final cost confirmed at your consultation. 0% finance available.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Sports Mouthguards — Why Custom Fit Matters
The maths every contact-sport player should see
A knocked-out adult front tooth is gone for life. Replacing it properly with an implant and crown is from £2,800 at our published prices, and that's a lifetime of maintenance, not a one-off. A custom guard is from £224. That's the entire argument.
Custom vs boil-and-bite
Boil-and-bite guards from sports shops fit loosely, shift on impact, restrict breathing and talking, and tend to end up clenched in the teeth rather than protecting them. A lab-made guard grips the teeth precisely, spreads impact forces across the whole arch, and stays put when you take a hit — which is the entire point. Most governing bodies in rugby, hockey and boxing strongly recommend custom-fitted guards for exactly this reason.
Which sports need one
Rugby (union and league), boxing, MMA and martial arts, hockey, lacrosse — and honestly, anything with elbows, sticks, hard balls or the ground arriving fast: basketball, skateboarding, mountain biking. Junior players need them most: trauma to developing adult teeth causes lifelong complications.
The process
Visit one: impressions or a digital scan, plus your choice of colours — solid, striped or club colours. The laboratory presses the guard in layered EVA for the right balance of cushioning and rigidity. Visit two: fit check and adjustment. Growing kids need guards remade as their mouths change — we'll check fit at routine examinations.
Care
Rinse after every use, brush it gently with a toothbrush, store dry in a ventilated case, and keep it away from heat (car dashboards kill mouthguards). Bring it to check-ups so we can verify the fit still protects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a custom sports mouthguard in Blackpool?
From £224 at Tower Dental — laboratory-made from impressions of your teeth, in your choice of colours.
Are custom mouthguards worth it over shop ones?
For genuine contact sport, yes. Custom guards stay in place on impact and spread force across all the teeth. The comparison cost: an implant to replace one knocked-out tooth is from £2,800.
How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?
You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.
Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.
What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.
How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.
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