Decent gum shield

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by masterold, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. masterold

    masterold Active Member Full Member

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    Managed to lose my dentist moulded gum shield. Getting fitted for a new one tonight but will probably be a week or two before it comes back. Can anyone recommend a decent gum shield to get me through sparring for the next week or so? Not expecting anything great, just comfy enough to use. Looking to spend around £5 max seeing how I'll be spending for the proper one.

    Cheers for any feedback
     
  2. Primate

    Primate Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For 5 pounds, pretty much whatever you find in that price range. It's gonna be a piece of ****, but it'll get you through the next week or two.
     
  3. AdamB

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  4. MrSmall

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    Shock doctor has served me well, however a few years ago I did find a cracked tooth I didn't have previously, could be unrelated though! I do like them.
     
  5. kenpachi

    kenpachi Member Full Member

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    Anybody know how to get a moulded one other than paying £60 to a dentist? Anywhere do it cheaper?
     
  6. MrSmall

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    I don't think you can put a price on safety, especially considering how much a new tooth would cost you!
     
  7. doylexxx

    doylexxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just spit that mofo out and keep on rollin
     
  8. AdamB

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    Mine is from www.opro.com, got the most expensive one and it still worked out at around £40 - perfect fit.
     
  9. masterold

    masterold Active Member Full Member

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    Thanks for the replies. Dentist said he'd make sure I got it back by end of week as its urgent so not gonna bother getting a cheap one. Just got to make sure I don't lose this one!
     
  10. AdamB

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    As an aside, how long did you have your old one for before you lost it? Just curious how long it is they take to degrade.
     
  11. nufc_jay

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    Yeah mines Opro too, really good quality, fits a dream and relatively cheap
     
  12. masterold

    masterold Active Member Full Member

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    I think it was around 5 minutes.
     
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    Shock doctor