Shield Double Density Mouthguard Review

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SHIELD SPORTS Double Density

Price: $8.50 (Twin Pack). BUY NOW

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Shield Mfg. Inc. has been putting money where our mouths are since it started business in the 1940's with a denture care line produced in the basement of company founder, Hyman Berghash. Starting out under the name Brimms, in the 1960's the company created it's sporting goods division-Shield Mfg. Inc.- to focus first on mouthguards, then on lines of hockey sticks and accessories.

Today, still run by members of the Berghash family, Shield manufactures a complete line of sports equipment-indoor and outdoor hockey equipment and accessories, gym and physical education accessories; and mouthguards for all contact sports-for schools, teams and individuals.

Recommended Sports: All Sports

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

Country of Origin: USA

Review:

This is a quote directly from shieldmouthguard.com website. "We want to let you in on a secret the mouthguard industry has been keeping from you: mouthguards are not an expensive product to manufacture.

Many companies heavily inflate the price of their mouthguards thanks to fancy flavorings, eye-catching patterns, and even the desire to pocket a few more dollars.

Before reviewing the double density mouthguard I thought it would just be another crappy mouthguard based on the price. I couldn't have been more wrong! This mouthguard blew me away. The fit of the double density mouthguard is so tight you almost have to pry it off your teeth, which is why I rate this mouthguard so highly. The gel liner conforms to your teeth much like a custom mouthguard would, minus the outrageous price. And to top it off, you get two mouthguards for only $8.50!

The SHIELD Double Density mouthguard comes in 10 different color variations and is also strapless, but they do make the triple density mouthguard with a strap option if you prefer it. The SHIELD Triple Density is just a hair thicker but still extremely comfortable.

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 Double Density mouthguard doesn't come with a carrying case but you can purchase one through my Accessories page.

Pros + :

• 2 layers of protection

• Tight fit

• Better on field performance and communication

• Incredible value (Twin Pack)

• BPA and Latex free

• Made in the USA

• $10,000 Dental Warranty

• Several color variations to choose from

Cons - :

• Doesn't come with a carrying case (because it's such great deal. I wouldn't expect it to)

• Slight burning sensation when fitting, but not as bad as most mouthguards

*THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK #2

Amazon Customer Reviews: None (Because most people don't know about the mouthguard ). BUY NOW amazon.com

Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #2,073

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.