It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard whenever you play any contact sport. This includes hurling, football, camogie, hockey, rubgy, boxing and martial arts. A mouthguard which is custom made for your mouth by your dentist will provide the highest level of protection against damage to your teeth.

At GAA Congress on April 14th 2012, a motion regarding the mandatory wearing of mouthguards was passed. A mouthguard can be custom made in your team colours.