Lo-Bloo SLICK Dual Density Mouthguard Review

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Lo-Bloo SLICK Dual-Density:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

lobloo SLICK PROFESSIONAL DUAL-DENSITY MOUTHGUARD

Just like your body needs bones for stability and muscles for flexibility, a mouthguard needs a hard skeleton as well as a shock-absorbing elastic barrier. Both are equally important, because mouthguards protect you in two ways: by diffusing impact forces across their entire surface area and by absorbing kinetic energy into the material itself.

A hard outer layer acts like a shield, efficiently spreading impact forces without feeling plasticky in your mouth. The inner layer, meanwhile, is made from lobloo’s proprietary mould material, which not only ensures a perfect fit. Breathe, drink and talk without giving it a second thought. Your full focus can stay where it should be.

On the action.

Made in Sweden by Athletes for Athletes

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Adult

Country of Origin: Sweden

Review:

Lo-Bloo was founded by Usama Aziz, a Swedish athlete with 34 years of martial arts experience. He has competed professionally in Greco-Roman wrestling, Boxing and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Lo-Bloo specializes in all sorts of protective gear and all of their products are made in Sweden.

Lo-Bloo claims that this mouthguard is the thinest mouthguard on the market that offers the best protection. Who really knows if this is true because there are other mouthguards on the market that are actually thinner than this one that also claim to offer better protection. The thickness of the mouthguard after fitting was thin but whether or not it offers better protection at this thickness compared to other mouthguards is questionable.

The Lo-Bloo SLICK is an excellent mouthguard. The fit was excellent, as you can see in the "After Fitting" picture above, the material conformed to my teeth just like a custom mouthguard would. Also, the fitting process was very pleasant as it didn't really burn my gums at all.

The only thing I didn't like about this mouthguard was the way the inner material started moving into my palatal area, again, check out the "After Fitting" picture. I thought this was going to be an issue when trying to communicate. but it really wasn't. I was able to talk freely. If this happens to your mouthguard, don't worry, I can show you how to trim away any excess material. Check out my blog post "How To Properly Trim A Mouthguard".

The SLICK mouthguard comes in several color variations and even comes with a pretty nice carrying pouch with a clip to attach to your athletic bag.

Pros + :

• Dual Layer Construction

• Excellent Tight Fit

• Very Comfortable

• BPA, Latex and Phthalate Free

• Handy Carrying Pouch With A Clip

• Made In Sweden

• Fitting process doesnt burn your gums

Cons - :

• A Little On The Expensive Side

THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK: #9

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars (117 global ratings)

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Amazon Rank In Sports Mouthguards: #103

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.