Best Mouthguards For High Impact Sports

Best mouthguards for high impact sports

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Theres no doubt that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing and Karate are thrilling to watch, maybe I'm weird, but the anticipation of a one punch or a one kick knockout keeps me on the edge of my seat. But what if your the fighter? You better make sure you are protected from a blow to the mouth.

Not wearing a mouthguard can get really expensive not only in a high impact sport, but in any sport. If you are unfortunate to take a blow to the mouth while not wearing a mouthguard and actually loose a tooth, the average cost of replacing a tooth in the United States is about $3,000 to $10,000 or in some cases, more. The cost of any mouthguard, boil-n-bite or even a custom mouthguard only makes sense.

Below is a list of my top mouthguards for high impact sports. I have included some custom mouthguards from reputable companies that I have known of for years. I will warn you, they aren't cheap, and they shouldn't be. There are several steps to making a custom mouthguard. I don't think they are any better than several boil-n-bite mouthguards, I'm just giving you another option.

I wouldn't suggest competing or even sparring if you have braces. You can train, but just to be safe, don't get hit in the teeth. Check out my blog article Top Mouthguards For Braces to see my list of the top choices in braces mouthguards.

Even though these mouthguards make the "Best" list, make sure you check out the complete review on my Reviews page

BEST MOUTHGUARDS FOR HIGH IMPACT SPORTS

* GLADIATOR (Custom) Buy Now

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*IMPACT (Custom) Buy Now

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*Venum Challenger Buy Now

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*Oral Mart Buy Now

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* SHIELD Sports Triple Density

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*Damage Control (Extreme Impact)

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* Guard Lab APEX Buy Now

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* Shock Doctor Gel Max

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* Damage Control Grip Fit

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* GILBERT Virtuo Dual Density

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* The Wrightguard Buy Now

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* OPRO Silver Buy Now

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*SHIELD Sports Double Density

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BATTLE Sports Ultra-Fit Buy Now

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* Under Armour ArmourFit

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* Game On Buy Now amazon.com

* Sporting Smiles (Custom)

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* Sentinel (Custom) Buy Now

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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.

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