SafeTGard Form-Fit Mouthguard Review

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SAFETGARD FORM-FIT:

Price: $7.99-$9.95. BUY NOW

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Manufacturer Product Info:

SafeTGard has been dedicated to providing elite athletic protection with advanced technologies to athletes for over 50 years. STG has continued to grow and evolve their products under the guiding principle that elite athletic protection should be affordable for all athletes.

Founded by Dr. A.G. Jacobs with the invention of the original “boil & bite” mouthguard, after seeing the high incidence of dental injuries in contact sports. Dr. Jacobs further saw the need for athletic protective gear in many other areas and STG began developing and manufacturing athletic protective gear over a wide spectrum to meet the needs of all athletes. In 2001, STG became a woman owned business when Sheila Gottsch expanded her lifetime career in the sporting goods industry.

STG's dedication to providing all athletes quality gear has been carried on throughout the years with the continual collaboration, innovation and development of new mouthguards and protective gear. This includes STG's exclusive line of Rawlings products including mouthguards, cups and supporters, compression briefs and boxers.

Recommended Sports: All Aports

Available Sizes: Youth (click HERE to purchase youth size) and Adult

Country of Origin: USA

Review:

The SAFETGARD FORM-FIT mouthguard surprised me, in a good way. Not only is it cheap, but it comes in a 3 pack for less than $10! The fit of the mouthguard was better than I thought it would be based on the price. If you compare this mouthguard, based on price with the SHIELD SPORTS mouthguard, theres no comparison. The SHIELD SPORTS mouthguard is way better but the SHIELD SPORTS mouthguard only comes with two mouthguards, the SAFETGARD comes with three mouthguards.

After molding the SAFETGARD the material became a little rough in texture but not enough (I don't think) to cause any irritation. As with most boil-n-bite mouthguards, the fitting process was a little uncomfortable because of the high heat the material has to reach to become pliable. Also, the material looked distorted on the outside( Cheek and lips side) but formed nicely to my teeth on the inside of the mouthguard. The other complaint I have with this mouthguard is that is very small to be considered an adult mouthguard. It only covered my bi-cuspids and didn't even cover any of my molars. The size of the mouthguard reminded me of the Nxtrnd Rush mouthguard in that it rather small for an adult mouthguard.

Pros + :

• BPA and Latex-Free

• FDA approved colorant

• Inexpensive (comes in a 3 pack)

• Forms adequately to your teeth

• Comes in several color variations

Cons - :

• Material had a rough texture on the outer walls after fitting

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

• Very small for an adult

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.4 out of 5 stars (12 reviews).

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #440

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.