Gumshields

withoutwire · 10-15-2010, 08:05 AM

Are there boxing specific gumshields (mouthguards you may call them)? As in they might offer better protection than standard.

RightHooker · 10-15-2010, 11:25 AM

I don't know if there's boxing specific guards, but there's definitely oens that offer better protection than others.

Best are the ones made from a mold of your teeth from a dentist or a company like [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Then there's 'boil and bite' ones that you can get from a sporting goods store. Generally speaking the more expensive the guard is the better.

The double guards (Brain Pad for example) are good for boxing, they protect your top and bottom teeth and they allow you to breathe through your mouth while still keeping your jaw clenched.

I use a custom one though and will never use anything else again. They're the best.

RightHooker · 10-15-2010, 11:26 AM

I've heard good things about these.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

They're boil and bite but the way they have those 'fins' in them makes it fit your teeth better than other ones.

paloalto00 · 10-15-2010, 12:18 PM

Get a custom mouthguard from your dentist, there are indeed mouthpieces that are specifically for more physical sports and such.

bobalachko · 10-15-2010, 08:13 PM

Custom gumshields ar much better than standard but quiet steep I hear.

paloalto00 · 10-16-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bobalachko

Custom gumshields ar much better than standard but quiet steep I hear.

My dentist made me one for free

cheech · 10-16-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RightHooker

I've heard good things about these.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

They're boil and bite but the way they have those 'fins' in them makes it fit your teeth better than other ones.

Over the last ten years I have gone through pretty much every mouth piece available. From customized mouthpieces made by the dentist to the standard junk ones. A couple of my crazy friends have fought with just biting on rolled up piece paper towel since they didn't have one available.

My preference is still the ultra by shock doctor. One brand I have not tried is the OPRO which is also listed on Amazon.Com. This is the only vendor I can find for purchasing them in the US. This will be my next purchase very soon.

Shock Doctor:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

OPRO:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Shield-Premium-Mouthguard-Color-White/dp/B00111ZYCG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1287208689&sr=8-2[/ame]

cheech · 11-05-2010, 10:39 PM

OPRO is the best brand out there! Hands down, this is the best mouth guard available.

KillSomething · 11-06-2010, 12:20 AM

I'm getting a custom one from jawzz or python. Almost threw up from gagging on my gel nano in sparring lol....forgot i had to cut it way down. (small mouth)

ElGalloNegro · 11-06-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KillSomething

I'm getting a custom one from jawzz or python. Almost threw up from gagging on my gel nano in sparring lol....forgot i had to cut it way down. (small mouth)

Same here, had to cut the gel nano due to gagging!

Scott-Robson · 11-06-2010, 08:31 PM

I've used shitloads of fairly expensive things with airpockets and fins etc. in..But atm i'm just using a £2 boil and bite one which fits perfectly and gives my mouth really good protection, i want to look into getting a one made from the dentist but so far this is the best one i've had.

10-15-2010, 08:05 AM	#1
withoutwire Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,244 vCash: 568	Gumshields Are there boxing specific gumshields (mouthguards you may call them)? As in they might offer better protection than standard.
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10-15-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
RightHooker Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 540 vCash: 1000	Re: Gumshields I don't know if there's boxing specific guards, but there's definitely oens that offer better protection than others. Best are the ones made from a mold of your teeth from a dentist or a company like [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Then there's 'boil and bite' ones that you can get from a sporting goods store. Generally speaking the more expensive the guard is the better. The double guards (Brain Pad for example) are good for boxing, they protect your top and bottom teeth and they allow you to breathe through your mouth while still keeping your jaw clenched. I use a custom one though and will never use anything else again. They're the best.
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10-15-2010, 11:26 AM	#3
RightHooker Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 540 vCash: 1000	Re: Gumshields I've heard good things about these. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] They're boil and bite but the way they have those 'fins' in them makes it fit your teeth better than other ones.
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10-15-2010, 12:18 PM	#4
paloalto00 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,175 vCash: 347	Re: Gumshields Get a custom mouthguard from your dentist, there are indeed mouthpieces that are specifically for more physical sports and such.
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10-15-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
bobalachko Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the peoples republic of cork Posts: 1,714 vCash: 1000	Re: Gumshields Custom gumshields ar much better than standard but quiet steep I hear.
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11-05-2010, 10:39 PM	#8
cheech Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,557 vCash: 742	Re: Gumshields OPRO is the best brand out there! Hands down, this is the best mouth guard available.
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11-06-2010, 12:20 AM	#9
KillSomething Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,536 vCash: 157	Re: Gumshields I'm getting a custom one from jawzz or python. Almost threw up from gagging on my gel nano in sparring lol....forgot i had to cut it way down. (small mouth)
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11-06-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
Scott-Robson Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunderland, England Posts: 1,592 vCash: 15444	Re: Gumshields I've used shitloads of fairly expensive things with airpockets and fins etc. in..But atm i'm just using a £2 boil and bite one which fits perfectly and gives my mouth really good protection, i want to look into getting a one made from the dentist but so far this is the best one i've had.
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