Damage Control (Extreme Impact) Mouthguard Review

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Damage Control Extreme Impact:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Our Extreme Impact boil and bite mouth guard is made with Damprotech™ technology. This mouth guard has a fit that hugs snug to your teeth for better breathability, and shock dispersion. Our customers love the fit and feel of this mouth guard as it locks to your teeth for better breathing.

• Comes with a mouth guard carrying case

• Available in Junior, Women and Adult Sizes

• Option to add football helmet strap to any mouth guard

• $15,000 Limited Dental Warranty

Recommended Sports: All Sports (especially high impact sports)

Available Sizes: Youth and Adult

Country of Origin: USA

Review:

The Damage Control Extreme Impact mouthguard falls a little short of scoring high enough to be in my top10, but is still a really good mouthguard. The fit after the boil-n-bite process was a little better than average but the actual fitting process was so uncomfortable, my eyes were watering. I would definitely say this mouthguard burns your gums more than any other mouthguard I have fitted for review. But, if you can get through the fitting process, your left with a good, highly protective mouthguard. The mouthguard is the perfect size for athletes that have larger mouths. I would recommend this mouthguard to anyone who is getting into sports like boxing, MMA or karate.

The DAMAGE CONTROL (Extreme Impact) mouthguard is made out of a material called PolyShok, which DC Mouthguards re-branded or re-named Damprotech. The material is a propriety blend of plastic designed specifically to create better mouthguards. PolyShok has been tested by American Standards in Testing and Measurements (ASTM) to be over 150% more shock absorbent than the leading traditional mouthguard, EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) material. The material has been used in custom mouthguards for years and may have been introduced into the boil-n-bite market by DC Mouthguards.

Damage Control mouthguards always offers some of the best graphic choices for their mouthguards in the business. I don't think the graphic on the mouthguard that I reviewed is available anymore, but there are plenty of new designs to choose from.

The mouthguard also comes in Youth and Adult sizes. If your not sure of what size to get check out my blog post "How To Choose The Right Mouthguard"

The mouthguard comes with a really nice carrying case but it doesn't come with a clip or carabiner to strap to your athletic bag. Check out my Accessories page to purchase a carabiner or clip.

Pros + :

• Better than average fit

• 4mm thick for high impact sports

• Very comfortable

• Made out of PolyShok

• Comes with a nice carrying case ( but no carabiner or clip to attach to your bag)

• Graphics are very cool

• $15,000 Dental Warranty

Cons - :

• Uncomfortable burning sensation when fitting

THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK: #15

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars (95 Reviews)

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #83

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.