Official dental partner of the Dubai Exiles
Official dental partner · Dubai Exiles RFCOne Team. One Family. One Exiles.
Hey Dental is proud to be the official dental partner of the Dubai Exiles. Rugby is one of the highest-risk sports for dental injuries, and a well-fitted mouthguard is the simplest protection a player can have. Whether you play for the Exiles or another club, at school or for fun, we make the same custom guards for every player.
Dubai Exiles members: special members’ offers are available through the club. Check your member benefits, or mention your membership when you book.
Why a custom mouthguard
A mouthguard spreads the force of a knock across the teeth and jaw, cushioning impacts that could otherwise chip, crack or knock out a tooth. How well it does that depends on fit.
| Custom-fitted | Boil-and-bite | Stock (ready-made) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | A digital scan of your teeth | Softened and bitten at home | Off the shelf |
| Fit | Precise | Approximate | Loose |
| Stays in place on impact | Yes | Sometimes | Often not |
| Breathing and talking | Easiest | Harder | Hardest |
| Comfort over a full match | High | Medium | Low |
The best mouthguard is the one a player actually keeps in. Custom guards are thinner where they can be and thicker where it matters, which is why players tend to wear them.
Fig. 05 · Sports mouthguards
Why the fit makes the difference.
- ICustom-fittedMade from a scan, an even layer that follows every tooth and stays in place on impact.
- IIBoil-and-biteThicker and uneven, with gaps where it does not touch, so it can shift when you are hit.
- IIIWhat it protectsTeeth, jaw and lips, by spreading the force of a knock across the whole arch.
Thin where it can be, thick where it matters, so players keep it in.
Made in your colours, with your initials
Your guard can be personalised in your choice of colour, including your club or team colours, and can carry your initials, so it is easy to spot in a kit bag and never mixed up with a teammate’s.
How we make your mouthguard
- Check-up and scan. We check the teeth and gums are healthy and take a digital scan. No messy impression trays.
- Design. The guard is made to your bite and your sport, in the colours you choose, with your initials if you would like them.
- Fitting. You try it in, and we check comfort, fit, breathing and speech before you leave.
- Season checks. Bring it to your check-ups so we can check wear and fit.
Mouthguards for children and teenagers
Children’s teeth and jaws change quickly, so a guard that fitted at the start of the season can be loose by the end of it. We check fit at each visit and advise when it needs replacing. If your child has braces, we will make a guard designed to fit over them. See children’s dentistry.
Caring for your mouthguard
- Rinse it in cool water after every use and let it air-dry
- Keep it in a ventilated case, out of a hot car or kit bag in the sun, which can warp it
- Clean it with a soft toothbrush and mild soap; avoid hot water
- Never share it, and replace it if it is split, loose or bitten through
If a dental injury happens
Knocks happen even with a guard. For a chipped, loosened or knocked-out tooth, call us straight away: we keep same-day emergency appointments every day.
