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GeoGiant
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 610
Location: East Coast
Styles: Tang Soo Do
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 Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:47 am Post subject: Mouth guard question |
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| Recently I got tagged in the jaw and I didn't have my teeth clinched on my mouth guard. Well, it hurt! I couldn't touch my back teeth together for a day. I've been trying to practice clinching my teeth more... wearing my mouth guard for warm ups etc. I seem to be biting through the mouth guard. Am i biting too hard or is the mouth guard too cheap (I got a $3 clear jelly type guard). |
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Jeffrey
Purple Belt
Joined: 14 Jan 2010
Posts: 576
Location: Alberta
Styles: Wado Kai
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:53 am Post subject: |
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| I used the same clear jelly cheap mouth guard for a while but after getting hit in the jaw more then once I rethought this cheap piece of plastic. I ended up going to the dentist and getting one fitted for my mouth. It was a little pricey but worth every penny in the end. |
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IcemanSK
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 1084
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Styles: Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:07 am Post subject: |
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I second Jeffrey's urging for a dentist made mouth piece. They are not cheap, but worth every penny. There are several types & thicknesses that one can get. From thinner for basketball to very thick for Boxing & MA. I would encourage you to get the thicker ones.
Then there are companies like this one: http://www.fightdentist.com/ who add a lot of flash to dentist-made mouth pieces.
Either way, $150 US is worth it for a mouth piece when the replacement costs can be three times that.
My $.02
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GeoGiant
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 610
Location: East Coast
Styles: Tang Soo Do
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I had no idea you could get such a thing. I will check with my dentist. You are right; $150 is a drop in the bucket compared to having a tooth knocked out.
For my own information, can you describe your mouth guard – Is it top & bottom pieces or just a singular upper piece like I have now??? Does the dentist made mouth guard make is easier to take a hit if your teeth aren't clinched??? Is $150 a standard price???
Thanks! |
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Jeffrey
Purple Belt
Joined: 14 Jan 2010
Posts: 576
Location: Alberta
Styles: Wado Kai
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Geo,
Mine is a top piece only and it fits so wel that if I don't have my teeth clinched it still makes taking the hit better than what I had. The nice thing about getting one this way is once the mold is done (which the major cost) getting a relacement guard is a lot less if you loss it. I paid $85 CAD for the mold (Thats $85.43 USD...couldn't help myself sorry) and then the guard was about $30.00 approx. |
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IcemanSK
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 1084
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Styles: Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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I've had them made in both Illinois & California. $150 seems to be about the norm. I think even that website I gave you sells them for about that.
The best things I've found about them (apart from the great protection) is that one can breathe so much easier. I put mine in before sparring class starts & I can teach a whole class without ever removing it. I can talk & spar without fumbling with it.
All my best to you!
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GeoGiant
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 610
Location: East Coast
Styles: Tang Soo Do
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Jeffrey, thanks. BTW, I use the metric system any time i can LOL.
IcemanSK, you answered my next question. What started me on this quest to get a better mouth guard was a HARD shot to the jaw. My face felt out of line for 2 days. I think the problem was that I was opening my mouth trying to suck in air when i got hit. Being able to wear a mouth guard and breath after I started panting would be great. |
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DWx
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 6455
Location: UK
Styles: Tae Kwon Do & Yang family Tai Chi
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Dentist made is definitely the way to go. Mine's saved me from concussion and lost teeth several times. Got my first one free off the NHS  Had to pay about £70 for the second (think that's about $110) but its well worth the money. Cheaper than dental work and doctors bills if you do take a hit badly.
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pittbullJudoka
Black Belt
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 1169
Location: Tennessee
Styles: Ryu Kyu Kempo,Wrestling,Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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| A mouth guard is something you don't go cheap on. I use Shock Doctor mouth pieces with great success. I use the dna model it's about $20 to $25 but worth the mouth piece. But I would have to believe the denist made mouth guards would have to be the best because of the custom fit. No matter house much a store bought mouth piece costs could compare to a mold pulled directly off your own mouth. Just remember you get what you pay for. |
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GeoGiant
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 610
Location: East Coast
Styles: Tang Soo Do
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After reading everyones posts I feel foolish for not getting a better mouth guard sooner. I'm calling my dentist ASAP.  |
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