South and Central America Sports Mouthguard Market Size and Competitive Analysis by 2028

The South and Central America sports mouthguard market is expected to reach US$ 179.02 million by 2028 from US$ 95.10 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2021 to 2028.

According to the American Dental Assistants' Association, ~15 million Americans suffer from a sports-related dental injury every year. According to Procter & Gamble, more than 5 million teeth are avulsed every year, many of them during athletic activities, costing ~US$ 500 million annually for tooth replacement procedures. Similarly, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), sports-related dental injuries account for 13–39% of all dental injuries, with 2–18% of maxillofacial injuries. Oral injuries can cause severe pain, emotional and psychological effects, and financial burdens. According to a study published in the Dentistry Journal, the average cost of treatment of dental and maxillofacial injuries in contact sports was more than double than all other body injuries. A comprehensive treatment may be required if the dental trauma extends to the supporting periodontal apparatus. A sports mouthguard helps prevent oral injuries. Therefore, the increasing frequency of dental injuries during sports fuels the growth of the sports mouthguard market. The innovations in mouthguards are not limited to their fit. Technological advancements have also increased the durability of mouthguards since a denser material confers a better damage resistance, without adding any thickness to them. A self-fit mouthguard is another example of technological developments in them. OPRO Self-Fit mouthguards, for instance, have innovative fins that are anatomically oriented for the greatest fit and retention. Data from ~1 million OPRO Custom-Fit dental impressions was used to determine the placement and depth of the fins.  Mouthguards with shock absorbers have been introduced for the impact made on mouth, jaw, or head area during sport activities. For instance, an NXTRND mouthguard acts as a shock absorber by dispersing impact forces and increasing spacing between the upper and lower teeth. Hence, the abovementioned technological advancements in mouthguards bolster the growth of the sports mouthguard market.

The presence of various developing countries in South America makes this region as one of the key markets for the future growth of sports mouthguards market. Surging disposable income of people, high popularity of sports events, growing number of sport leagues/clubs, and rising emphasis on the use of mouthguards by dental professionals are a few of the key factors contributing to the growth of sports industry and related markets in this region. However, the high number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in major South American countries such as Brazil, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Argentina are affecting the demand for sports mouthguards in these countries. The governments have mandated restrictions on mobility and cancellation/ban on the organization of sports/group events in this region. All these factors are expected have resulted in the substandard performance of the sports mouthguards market in South and Central America.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA SPORTS MOUTHGUARD MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Product

• Stock
• Boil and Bite 
• Custom Made
• Smart

By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South and Central America

Company Profiles

• Nike, Inc.
• Shock Doctor Inc.
• AKERVALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
• MOGO SPORT
• Brain Pad, Inc.
• Gobsmacked Sports Mouthguards
• Max Mouthguards
• OPRO
• Venum
• Decathlon
• Revgear
• Under Armour, Inc

South and Central America Sports Mouthguard Report Scope