Need info on mouthguards from sporting goods store

[mcdonkey]

Does anybody use mouthguards from sporting goods stores like Sports Authority, Modells, etc? I'm looking for a comfortable and effective mouth guard that won't cost me too much. I know there are way better quality expensive mouth guards like custom stuff out there but I'm really just looking for something temporary for the moment.

 

[bubkusjones]

Go buy any $5-10 boil-and-bite mouthguard. Use that till you decide you want a custom. There are sites where you can have one made for $50-75.

Customguards.com - Protect Your Winning Smile is one of the more widely reccomended companies.

 

[JKDEastNashvill]

Shock Doctor Gel Nano or Max are easy to find and are very good.

 

[Mitchell]

I like the cheaper ones without the gel I find them less bulky, I just ordered a protech dent, they're crazy thin so it'll be perfect for bjj, you get 2 for $40 so it's not super cheap and you have to order two. But ya I prefer my $1 guard over my SD gel.

 

[stayghost]

Just wanted to add that I tried the Shock Doctor Gel Nano and found it to be a poor choice for training in my experience. The plastic guard on it makes it jut out into your lip line significantly. This was both a bit uncomfortable and also cuts me when I get popped in the mouth.

 

[BrokenNose]

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f67/protech-dent-mouthguard-1323595/

Someone else mentioned the Protech Dent before me, but there's a concise review from me.

Here is a similar type of guard, but is thicker, and more like a traditional guard.

O-Pro Mouthguards -- The World's Favourite Mouthguard

I've heard really good things about them, and they can be pretty affordable.

 

[Tr0gdor]

If you want custom you should check with your dentist. Mine offered to make me one for $30. He does all the mouth guards for the local hockey team.

Before that I just used a cheap bite & boil.