Everlast Evershield Mouthguard Review

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Everlast Evershield:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Protect your mouth from unexpected punches with the Everlast EverShield Single Mouthguard. Designed with a two-layer construction, this plastic mouth guard features an inner layer for shock absorption and a rigid outer layer for incredible impact protection. The Everlast Evershield Mouthguard offers a customized fit with a boil and bite design and includes a case for simple storage.

• Two-layered mouth guard construction

• Shock-absorbent inner layer surrounded by a more rigid outer shield for impact protection

• Boil and bite design provides custom molds for a tight, comfortable fit

• Includes plastic mouth guard case for clean and secure storage

• Engineered for: sparring

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Adult Unisex

Country of Origin: China

Review:

The Everlast Evershield mouthguard is a pretty decent mouthguard much like its other mouthguard offering, the Evergel. Both mouthguards have an inner gel layer with a harder outer frame. I achieved a little better (tighter) fit with the the Evergel than I did with the Evershield mouthguard. I believe both of these mouthguards are made of the same material. The only noticeable difference between the two might be the lower profile (height) of the Evergel mouthguard.

The boil-n-bite process was a little uncomfortable from the high heat the material has to reach to become pliable, but it really wasn't that bad. After going through the fitting process I noticed that the outer shell of the Evershield takes on a rough texture, exactly like the Evergel mouthguard. I'm not sure if this roughness would cause irritation, but it is something to consider.

The Evershield comes with a nice carrying case but it doesn't have a clip or carabiner to strap to your bag and also comes in three color variations.

Pros + :

• Better than average fit

• Comfortable inner gel

Cons - :

• Outer material becomes rough after fitting process

• Carrying case doesn't have a clip or carabiner

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars (17 Reviews).

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #229

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.