We Take Mouthguard Material Safety Seriously

At Damage Control Mouthguards, our commitment to athlete safety goes beyond just protection from impact. We believe that what goes in your mouth should be as safe as it is strong. That’s why we invest in rigorous, third-party testing of the materials used in our mouthguards—not just for performance, but for long-term health and chemical safety.

Tested by the Best

We’ve worked with two world-class laboratories—Sandia National Laboratories in the U.S. and SATRA Technology in the U.K.—to ensure our materials meet the highest international safety standards.

Sandia National Laboratories

In a collaborative research project, Sandia tested our mouthguards for both mechanical strength and chemical safety:

• Tensile Strength: Our materials withstood over 200 Newtons of force without breaking—proving they're tough enough for high-impact sports.

• Water Absorbency: Less than 0.13% absorption after 24 hours. That means your guard stays drier, cleaner, and more durable.

• Heavy Metals Test (EN71-3): No harmful levels of lead, cadmium, chromium, or mercury detected. The material is certified safe for oral use.

SATRA Technology (CE Certification)

To sell mouthguards in Europe, we sought CE certification under the latest PPE standards. SATRA conducted an extensive series of chemical safety tests on our black mouthguard model:

• Migration Testing (EN 1186): Proved our materials are safe for long-term contact with the mouth—no harmful chemicals leached even under repeated exposure.

• Toxic Metals: All tested metals (lead, chromium, arsenic, etc.) were well below EU safety limits—or completely undetectable.

• PAH Testing: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, often found in low-grade plastics, were completely absent in our materials.

• pH and Sensitivity: Our material tested at a skin-safe pH of 6.4 and showed no signs of causing irritation.

• Phthalates and DMFa: Common plasticizers and industrial solvents like DEHP, DBP, and DMFa were all non-detectable—well under regulatory thresholds.

Why This Matters

Mouthguards are worn for hours at a time—chewed, bit down on, and exposed to heat and saliva. That means material safety isn't optional—it's essential. While many companies focus only on impact resistance, we ensure every aspect of your mouthguard—from structure to safety—is tested and verified.

Our Promise to You

When you wear a Damage Control mouthguard, you’re choosing:

• Elite protection

• Certified safe materials

• Science-backed trust

We don’t cut corners—and we don’t take chances with your health.