Abstract: A resilient mouth guard retention apparatus for securing a mouth guard to an exterior surface of a helmet during temporary periods of non-use without permanently deforming said mouth guard. The retention apparatus is configured to provide a mouth guard retention space between the retention apparatus and helmet when the retention member is attached to the helmet and stretched in a first direction away from the helmet and apply an engagement force to a mouth guard when disposed in the mouth guard retention space.

Abstract: A mouth guard retention apparatus comprising an elongated elastic retention member configured to be attached to an exterior surface of a helmet, whereby a mouth guard retention space is defined thereby, the elastic retention member being further configured to apply a predetermined engagement force to a mouth guard when disposed in the mouth guard retention space that securely retains said mouth guard against the helmet during temporary periods of non-use without permanently deforming said mouth guard.