Damage Control Grip Guard Review

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Damage Control Grip Guard:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Damage Control's Grip Guard is engineered to give you a custom mouthguard like fit. With built in Circumflex Grip Technology, after you boil and form the grip guard, the soft polymer will form around the anatomy of your mouth giving you a comfortable custom fit. The benefits of having a better fit from your Grip Guard are:

• Better Shock Dispersion benefirts

• The ability to communicate better

• The ability to breathe better

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Adult

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Review:

Damage Control actually started out strictly a custom mouthguard manufacturer. They have since branched out into the abyss of boil-n-bite mouthguards. I have always admired this company because of their creativity with their custom mouthguards. The first line of boil-n-bite mouthguards were also very creative with the graphics they used on the from of their mouthguards. They were the first mouthguard company to use graphics (which were sandwiched in between 2 layers of mouthguard materials) in their first line of boil-n-bite mouthguards. Since then several companies have copied their technique.

The Damage Control Grip Guard is their first boil-n-bite mouthguard that resembles most of the mouthguards that you see in the sporting goods stores. I think the technology of this mouthguard is very similar to that of OPRO boil-n-bite mouthguards. The mouthguard has a cool fence pattern on the front or outside shell but unfortunately only comes in one color variation, which I'm sure will change once they start selling more of them.

The boil-n-bite process was of course, a little uncomfortable because of the high heat it takes to soften the material of the mouthguard but the fit was very tight, which is one of the most important factors I consider when rating mouthgurds. I really don't have many negative things to say about this mouthguard other than it doesn't come with a carrying case but you can purchase one through my Accessories page.

Pros + :

• Very tight, custom like fit

• Soft comfortable material

• Doesn't feel bulky or too thick

Cons - :

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

*THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK #6

Amazon Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #342

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.