How to Fit and Care for Your Football Mouth Guard: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you're strapping on pads for youth football or gearing up for varsity play under the lights, your football mouthguard is one of the most important pieces of equipment you own. But simply owning a mouth guard isn't enough—fitting it properly and keeping it clean can make all the difference in how well it protects. Many people do not know how to fit a football mouth guard properly.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step mouthguard fitting process for athletes, share pro-level tips for football mouthguard hygiene, and show you how to care for and remold your guard over time. Let’s make sure your gear is doing its job—protecting your smile, your jaw, and your game. First you need to get your mouth guard, finding the right mouthguard is important.
How to Fit a Goon Guard Football Mouth Guard Properly (Step-by-Step)
A well-fitted mouthguard should feel snug, stay in place without clenching, and not interfere with breathing or talking. Here’s your mouth guard fitting guide for athletes, whether you're molding for the first time or adjusting it after orthodontic changes. It can be hard to find a mouth guard fitting guide for athletes. Goon Guard products come with football mouthguard fitting instructions. Follow the same step-by-step mouthguard fitting for kids and adults.
Football Mouthguard Fitting Instructions
What You’ll Need:
- Your mouth guard
- A damp paper towel
- Microwave (1100W)
- Cup of cold water
- Mirror
Step-by-Step Mouthguard Fitting for Kids & Adults
1. Wrap the mouthguard in a wet paper towel.
2. Microwave the wrapped guard for 30 seconds (for 1100W microwave models).
3. Carefully remove, unwrap, and dip in cold water for 1 second to avoid burns.
4. Insert into mouth and center it on your upper teeth.
5. Bite down firmly, using your fingers to press the guard against your front teeth and molars. Do NOT press the guard against your front teeth if you wear braces.
6. Suck in and close your lips tightly for 30 seconds. This helps create a vacuum fit. If you have braces, do not suck in or close your lips tightly. Instead, gently suck and close your lips allowing the patented fitting material to gently touch the braces.
7. Let rest for 24 hours to finalize the custom mold.
Pro Tip: If you wear braces or your teeth are shifting, you can remold the mouthguard as needed. Just repeat the steps above. Goon Guard’s remoldable football mouthguard instructions make this process simple and safe.
Caring for a Football Mouthguard: Cleaning & Storage Tips
Even a perfectly molded mouth guard can cause problems if it's not cleaned and stored properly. Germ buildup, odor, and premature breakdown are all common issues we see in players who don’t follow football mouthguard hygiene tips. Goon Guard comes with a ventilated case, a perfect place to clean and store football mouth guards. Following Goon Guards football mouthguard hygiene tips can help keep your football mouth guard at its full potential.
How to Clean and Store Your Football Mouth Guard
- Rinse after every use: Use cool water immediately after removing your guard.
- Brush weekly: Use a toothbrush and mild soap or toothpaste to scrub away buildup.
- Deep clean: Goon Guard mouthguards are dishwasher safe, making hygiene easy for busy athletes.
- Dry completely: Never store a wet mouth guard in your bag—it can grow mold.
- Use a ventilated case: All Goon Guard products come with a case that clips to your bag for easy storage and airflow.
Bonus: Our guards are made with bacteria-resistant materials, so they stay cleaner longer.
How to Remold a Goon Guard Football Mouth Guard
Athletes grow. Teeth move. Braces get adjusted. That’s why Goon Guard is designed to be remoldable, so you don’t have to replace your guard every time something changes. The removable football mouthguard instructions are the same as the original football mouthguard molding instructions.
Remoldable Football Mouthguard Instructions
1. Wrap in damp paper towel
2. Microwave for 30 seconds
3. Dip in cold water
4. Fit, press, and suck in
5. Let set for 24 hours
Unlike most boil-and-bite models, Goon Guard can be safely refit multiple times without losing its shape.
Why Proper Fit and Hygiene Matter
A poor-fitting or dirty mouth guard isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Following the hot to mold a football mouthguard instructions is essential. Athletes who wear loose, unclean, or poorly stored mouthguards are more likely to suffer chipped teeth and oral injuries. The ADA and sports dental experts all recommend custom-fit, clean mouthguards for every contact sport, especially football.
Final Word from Dr. Elkin
As a dentist and someone who’s seen what can happen when gear fails, I can’t stress this enough: fitting your football mouthguard correctly and keeping it clean is as important as wearing it. Goon Guard makes it simple—whether you’re fitting your first mouthguard or remolding it mid-season.
Protect your play. Protect your mouth.