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Is the a definite answer about what type of mouthguard in best??

  • 22-09-2012 4:13pm
    #1
    SeaSide
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    Asked by my basketball club to look into offering mouthguards for the players. Choices seem to be cheap boil in the bag @ <€10, shock doctor €20-30, DIY moulds €30-50, dentist moulds €50-80-150.

    The sport isn't high impact, in theory its a non contact sport, just the occasional stray elbow.

    So does the extra cost justify itself?


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  • #2
    davo10
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    Only if you get hit. The difference is that "stock" sports guards that you mould yourself are big, usually uncomfortable and do not stay in position well when you speak/shout. A custom made one will be smaller/neater/ more accurate/ more comfortable and will stay in position better.

    The more comfortable they are, the more likely the players are to wear them and the less likely your insurance company are going to have to out for injuries.

    I have made sports guards for large groups in the last year. Ask your dentist if he/she would do a deal for all members of the team to have guards made. I get a good rate from the Lab if all impressions are sent at once and all guards are the same colour. I go to the club and take all impressions on the same night ( not in my surgery and not at any other time apart from the agreed night, everyone is given plenty of notice). You should be able to get them cheaper that way.

    Incidentally, from January 1st, all GAA players under 18 are required to wear a gum shield.


  • #3
    Clinical Dental tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭Clinical Dental tech


    The boil and bite mouth guards are rubbish. they offer little protection when the are actually work. they do not fit properly and are often discarded.
    You need custom made mouth guards made from at least a 5mm dual-laminate material. The cost could be anywhere from €50 - €100.
    just one point, ensure that you have the impressions taken by a dentist or a clinical dental technician. many laboratories do make mouth guards for the public, which is illegal and they also have no training whatsoever to treat patients. you can check the dental council register http://www.dentalcouncil.ie to ensure they are suitable qualified and registered.


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