Vane Mouthguard Review

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VANE:

Price: $9.67. BUY NOW

Manufacturer Product Info:

VANE ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARD WITH G-FORCE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

Head injuries often occur in athletes who participate in high impact sports. This includes hockey, football, & lacrosse along with combat sports such as boxing and MMA.

VANE Mouth Guards are designed to warn an athlete that a G-force impact of 100 G's or higher has occurred - which may have resulted in a head injury. Using our patent pending "Blunt Force Indication Technology," the indicator within the mouth guard will turn red when it detects an impact of 100 G's or higher. This gives participants, coaches, and parents a visual cue that an athlete should immediately cease playing and seek medical attention, potentially reducing the risk of further injury.

Manufactured in the USA with FDA dental grade materials, VANE Mouth Guards are superior to the competition.

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Country of Origin: Unknown

Review:

Because this is a new mouthguard company, I was really pulling for them to have a great first offering. I'm really disappointed with this mouthguard. The VANE mouthguard is probably the worst fitting mouthguard I have ever reviewed. It won't even stay in my mouth for more than a second. It didn't conform to my teeth at all. I even tried fitting it twice because I thought there was a chance I might have not followed the instructions exactly. Im not sure what kind of material this is made out of, but it shouldn't be used for mouthguards. The first thing I look for when I review mouthguards is, how tight do they fit? This is so, so important! If the mouthguard is ill fitting you wont be able to concentrate on the game and you also won't be able to breathe properly.

The company has a great idea with the "Blunt Force Indicator Technology" but needs to use a different material if they want to stay competitive. The mouthguard also doesn't come with a carrying case.

Im not sure whats going on with this company, because its hard to find any information on the internet. They have a facebook page but no official website.

Pros + :

• Blunt Force Indication Technology

Cons - :

• Horrible fit

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

Amazon Customer Reviews: 3.5 out of 5 stars ( 29 Reviews). BUY NOW

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.