The present invention relates to a finger guard for protecting a finger, a glove provided therewith and method there for. The finger guard comprises: - a first part configured for protecting at least a finger tip or distal phalanges and having a first end comprising an opening for a finger tip or distal phalanges, 5 and a second end and - a protector connected the first part at or close to the first end thereof, wherein the protector is configured to be clamped between the teeth of a person or animal for protecting the finger tip or distal phalanges when inspecting or cleaning a mouth 10 and/or teeth of another person or animal.
