Custom Mouthguards?

Subcomandante Marcos

Howya lads.

So, I've been using the same custom mouth guard for a while now, I got it in the states when I was doing my postgrad, I was on the Rugby team so we got two free ones each, which was nice. I lost one years ago when a bag was swiped from a changing room unfortunately and now the other one is just feeling like it's time to change.

I haven't a clue where to start to look for one in Ireland, how much it would cost or what materials to go for.

I also haven't used a boil and bite in like 12 years but I've read recently they are atually kind of dangerous and best avoided.

What say ye all, should I definitely avoid the boil and bite and go for customs?

And Where should I get the customs?


Edit: Will be used for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.

paranoid user

try posting the the boxing or rugby section. you will get suggestions here but id guess a lot( not all) of people that post /look here do not use mouth-guards.

were the other two use them all the time.

mikehn

Brother is a Dental technician and supplies custom mouth guards as well.
Does good business with the local GAA and Rugby players. Might be a good starting point to look up dental repairs numbers in your area and they may be able to steer you in the right direction

Clive

I don't wear a gumshield for BJJ, but when there's any sort of striking involved, I'd always go with a custom. Even the more expensive boil and bite ones never fit as well in my experience.

A lot of dentists can do them for you, or some gyms have somebody who comes around now and again to take impressions etc.

Subcomandante Marcos

Clive wrote: »

I don't wear a gumshield for BJJ, but when there's any sort of striking involved, I'd always go with a custom. Even the more expensive boil and bite ones never fit as well in my experience.

A lot of dentists can do them for you, or some gyms have somebody who comes around now and again to take impressions etc.

I use one for BJJ because ice seen someone lose a tooth when rolling, and I like my teeth :pac:

Mellor

I've two mouth guards.
One is a custom for striking, MMA, competitions, etc. Impression taken by a dental technician who came to the gym.
The other is a lighter boil and bite I use for rolling. I'm going to change it soon. I've seen SISU guards recommended online, I think I'll go with them.
They are slimmer, more lightweight compared to a full moth guard so perfect for grappling.

RoboRat

Impact gumshields are custom fitted and they are great. Very reasonable when compared to your dentist (prices from €55) and they have an at-home kit too. An Irish company too :-)

link here: http://www.impactgumshields.com/

Subcomandante Marcos

Found a dentist not far away who make them for €39, 4 day turn around. Fitting on monday and colelction on Friday. They even give you the mould to keep. Think I'll go with them.

€55 is a good price too though, most places quoted 75+.

RoboRat

Let us know how you get on, €39 seems an exceptionally good price. I would be interested to hear how it stacks up quality wise.

I have an impact gummy and its fantastic. I used to have a €50 top of the range shock doctor but there is no comparison in the quality and fitting.

Subcomandante Marcos

Mellor wrote: »

I've two mouth guards.
One is a custom for striking, MMA, competitions, etc. Impression taken by a dental technician who came to the gym.
The other is a lighter boil and bite I use for rolling. I'm going to change it soon. I've seen SISU guards recommended online, I think I'll go with them.
They are slimmer, more lightweight compared to a full moth guard so perfect for grappling.

Anywhere in Ireland selling the SISU guards? They look pretty much perfect, very light and lots of breathability. €25 on amazon.co.uk

yomchi

Kevin Shanahan at Progum.ie will look after you. He does plenty of MA schools in Ireland

Mellor

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Anywhere in Ireland selling the SISU guards? They look pretty much perfect, very light and lots of breathability. €25 on amazon.co.uk

A quick google shows the following

http://www.gaelicperformance.com/sisu-1-6mm-ultralight/
http://www.myclubshop.ie/equipment/gum-shields/sisu-mouth-guard.html
https://www.gosk8.ie/mouthguards/271-sisu-16mm-adult-mouth-guards.html

Prices similar to amazon, and all appear to be based in ireland.
I haven't got my jands on a SISU, but if it does what it suggests, I think it'll be better for rolling.

Subcomandante Marcos

Mellor wrote: »

A quick google shows the following

http://www.gaelicperformance.com/sisu-1-6mm-ultralight/
http://www.myclubshop.ie/equipment/gum-shields/sisu-mouth-guard.html
https://www.gosk8.ie/mouthguards/271-sisu-16mm-adult-mouth-guards.html

Prices similar to amazon, and all appear to be based in ireland.
I haven't got my jands on a SISU, but if it does what it suggests, I think it'll be better for rolling.

yeah, 1.6mm, you'd barely notice it, seems pretty much ideal.

Mellor

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

yeah, 1.6mm, you'd barely notice it, seems pretty much ideal.

If I pick one up, I'll let you know how it fits

Subcomandante Marcos

Mellor wrote: »

If I pick one up, I'll let you know how it fits

Think I'm going to order one myself.

Mellor

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Think I'm going to order one myself.

Well in that case let me know

Dave 101

Just a got 2.4 from gosk8 today, fast delivery, fitting is easy and it a very tight fit, mainly because it's a hard plastic when set could barely get off so I remoulded but it still is very tight, easy to talk drink and swallow with it on etc