Adapt Athletic Mouthguard Review

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ADAPT ATHLETICS:

Price: $19.95 Buy Now

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Our mission is to provide a DIY mouthguard that is as close to a professionally fabricated one as it gets. The difference? No outrageous prices, no messy impressions, and no waiting around for the mail, or your next appointment. Mold your Adapt Athletics Mouthguard in the comfort of your own home and be confident that your teeth are protected!

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Adult

Country of Origin: Unknown

Review:

The ADAPT Athletic mouthguard comes in a flat, arc shaped wafer, much like most of the SISU mouthguards, but that's where the similarities end. The ADAPT mouthguard is almost twice as thick and the material and is much softer and pliable than the SISU mouthguard.

The ADAPT mouthguard is fitted using the boil-n-bite technique and the whole process was actually a little hard to follow, but after reading the directions about five times, I thought I had the hang of it. The molding process is a little unique in that you have to basically heat up the mouthguard twice when fitting. I followed the directions exactly but just couldn't come up with a good fit(I tried molding it twice). The mouthguard really didn't fit that great at all, it was very loose and just falls off my teeth. If a mouthguard doesn't fit tightly, you might as well throw all of the other pluses that the mouthguard might have out the window.

The ADAPT mouthguard comes in a two pack and comes in five color variations. The price is also a little high when you compare this mouthguard to the SHIELD mouthguard, which also comes in a two pack for $8.95, but the SHIELD mouthguard has a custom like fit where the ADAPT mouthguard does not.

Overall this mouthguard isn't something I would purchase. The material just didn't mold to my teeth as tightly as it should, and in the competitive world of mouthguards, you better have a superior product or you just won't compete with all of the other brands.

Pros + :

• Good design (no material in palatal area for better communication)

• Soft, comfortable material

Cons - :

• The fit is terrible

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

• Price is a little high

Amazon Customer Reviews: 3.8 out of 5 stars (83 reviews)

Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #398

The Mouthguard Review rating systems below rates mouthguards from 1.0 star (being the worst) to 5.0 stars (being the best) I only recommend mouthguards that are ranked 4.0 and above.

HOW I (The Author) TEST MOUTHGUARDS & WHY I CAN BE TRUSTED

My name is Ken Mitchell. I Have been fabricating custom mouthguards for more than 15 years and have been a dental technician for over 20 years. I also, have owned my own dental laboratory for over 20 years.

Besides having work experience with mouthguards, I know first hand the importance of mouthguards in the sports world. I have played several sports throughout my life at the hight school level, including basketball, football, baseball and beach volleyball. I am also a father to two sons and a daughter who have played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse and Baseball ever since they were in the first grade. From time to time I have used my children to test mouthguards to get a first-hand, real-world experience with custom mouthguards and store bought mouthguards.

I search for every mouthguard on the market. Then, I purchase (with my own funds) every mouthguard I review through places like Amazon, eBay or directly from the manufacturer, just like you would, then evaluate every mouthguard based on my expert opinion. I also comb the internet to find other reviews on durability to develop a better understanding of specific mouthguards pros and cons over an extended period of time.

Every mouthguard I review, is fitted and examined by me. The only time a mouthguard is fitted by another person besides me, would be my son, who plays college football. I use him mainly to fit and use mouthguards for weight training and football.

When I review a mouthguard it must pass certain criteria to rank in my top 10.

• FIT- I believe this is the most important factor in evaluating a mouthguard, because without a tight fit, all of the other criteria can be thrown out the window. When wearing a mouthguard you shouldn't have to clench your teeth to stop the mouthguard from falling out. It should fit as tight as possible.

• Comfort- Comfort goes hand in hand with the fit, if the the mouthguard is comfortable you wont get distracted by focusing on your mouthguard, instead you will be focused on the game and perform at your highest level.

• Protection/Tooth Coverage- With advancement in materials, mouthguards that are thick, aren't necessarily more protective than thinner mouthguards. Brands like SISU and Game On, provide thinner mouthguards that are 40-100% stronger than EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) that is used by most mouthguard manufacturers. A proper fitting mouthguard should cover at least your first molars to provide adequate protection. A mouthguard shouldn't extend past your second molar because it could trigger the gag reflex. Also, your mouthguard should cover your gums or the roots of your teeth.

• Sport- Almost every mouthguard on the market is made for use in multiple sports but there are a few mouthguards that are designed for weight training or exercising. I will break down which sport each mouthguard is better for.

• Design- I examine the color variations available and the overall design of the mouthguard, the bells and whistles if you will.

• Fitting process- Most boil-n-bite mouthguards are fitted with the same process, although some fitting processes are more uncomfortable than others.

Remember to always take into consideration that every mouthguard may not suit your specific requirements. Each person is different and everyone's mouth is unique to that person. The Mouthguard Review can only evaluate the initial fit of a mouthguard and only "real world" use can show long term durability and other design flaws.

*The Mouthguard Review has no connection to any mouthguard manufacturer and has no financial incentive to rate any brand over another. All of the reviews are written and performed by one person and are 100% unbiased.

THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR ASSEMBLED BY THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW AND ARE INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM A LICENSED HEALTH-CAR PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THIS CONTENT, AND THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INACCURACIES. ALWAYS READ LABELS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING A PRODUCT. SOME OF THE INFORMATION MAY BE DATED AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT EVENTS. I WROTE THIS ARTICLE MYSELF AND IT EXPRESSES MY OWN OPINIONS.