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hi guys, just wondering wat kind of mouthguard / gumsheild you need for sparing. are the expensive shop bought ones ok or should i get a fitted one? how do i go about getting a fitted one? where are good places? thanks
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Shock doctor memory foam mouthguards are good, most sports goods stores have them. The double ones are suppose to be good (they have a guard for both the top and bottom set of teeth as well as a hole to breathe through). But I've heard the double gum guards are hard to breathe through, I would suggest a single memory foam guard. -
get a shock doctor for about 20 bucks they offer excellent protectionComment
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Get a custom one from a dentist.
Better to spend $100 or so now then get a tooth knocked out of place and have to spend $1000 to get it fixed like I did.Comment
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I go with the $1 mouthpiece at the sporting goods store. I've used it in competition and in sparring and have never had a concussion.Comment
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i have heard that Jawzz makes great custom mouthguards. they even have a new boil and bite custom version for $29.99.
Gladiator has custom mouthguards that sell for $50.Comment
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ok thanks guys. i was looking at shock doctor ones at the local sports shop so i will probably get one. is it better to get a double or single? i have a bit of an overbite. will that be a problem? and how do i get a custom mouthguard if i want one? are they worth it? thanksComment
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get a double, they offer a lot more protection. and you dont have to worry about getting your jaw broken when you leave your mouth open because your mouth will be closed at all times with a doubleComment
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ok cool. when people say 'custom' do they meen those proper ones that need an impression, or a boil and bite with a pretty decal of a shamrock or whatever? cheersComment
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