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icedog11
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Posted by Rush
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what do you guys think about the custom fit/molded mouth guards, anyone here have one? if so where did you get it, how does someone go about getting one and whats the cost of something like that?
Sounds like something to ask your dentist. My guess is that they are the best, but also the most expensive.
I know fitted mouth guards for sleeping cost upwards to $300-500, so I would imagine other mouth guards will likely be similar.
www.customguards.com custom mouthguards starting at $50 used by all the IFL and alot of ufc fighters
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Post #16 2/28/08 6:44:05PM
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For uk based people opro make decent mouth guards and they are decent value as well, well at least for a custom fit guard.
The custom fit service is also very efficient, basically they will send you out some resin stuff which you bite down on within a coulple of days of ordering, then you send your mold back to opro and you will have your custom fit guard in your hands within a week.
I use one myself, you will have to put up with the opro logo on the front so if you want an arlovski style one you will have to look else where. if anyone wants a pic of what they look like in the flesh i can post a pic of one just ask.
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Post #17 3/3/08 1:07:09PM
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icedog11
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You can get a Gladiator custom mouthguard for 50 - 75 dollars same quality as a dentist office guard. they have made guards for Joe Riggs. Chris leben josh Burkman. Benard Hopkins, and too many UfCc and WEC veterans to name here as well as the entire IFL
http://www.customguards.com
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Post #18 3/17/08 5:39:34PM
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BlazinSaddle
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i always spent the extra dollar to get shock doctor mouthguards (not sure if they make better ones) for muay thai and hockey, when fighting i prefer the ones with the breathing hole sliced thru the middle so you can have your mouth closed and breath
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Post #19 3/18/08 3:33:38AM
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How much does a dentist made mouth guard go for?
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Post #20 3/18/08 12:53:59PM
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icedog11
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Posted by richieb19
How much does a dentist made mouth guard go for?
Why go to the dentist buy it from gladiator $50-$75 same product, dentist price $200 to $400
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Post #21 3/18/08 2:06:23PM
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Posted by icedog11
Posted by richieb19
How much does a dentist made mouth guard go for?
Why go to the dentist buy it from gladiator $50-$75 same product, dentist price $200 to $400
Because the Gladiator doesn't take a bite impression?
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Post #22 3/18/08 2:43:12PM
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icedog11
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Because the Gladiator doesn't take a bite impression?
not sure what you mean. we send you the material to take your own impression, this is the same procedure as a dentist just without the dentist.
I should mention that I'm the president of Gladiator Mouthguards.
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Post #23 3/18/08 3:42:50PM
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Posted by icedog11
Because the Gladiator doesn't take a bite impression?
not sure what you mean. we send you the material to take your own impression, this is the same procedure as a dentist just without the dentist.
I should mention that I'm the president of Gladiator Mouthguards.
Yea I fugured.
In that case then I'm interested. How about a promotional mouthguard lol. If it's all good maybe we can hook up a sponsorship ad for you or somehting.
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Post #24 3/18/08 3:51:38PM
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The_Ho_Bag
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richie do u have braces?
go w/ the shockdoctor braces mouthguard i use that
u dont need to mold them they fit right in =] comfortable and pretty cheap and they prevent TMJ ( which is so annyoing)
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Post #25 3/18/08 4:50:22PM
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Posted by The_Ho_Bag
richie do u have braces?
go w/ the shockdoctor braces mouthguard i use that
u dont need to mold them they fit right in =] comfortable and pretty cheap and they prevent TMJ ( which is so annyoing)
nope, but my 2 front teeth are fake and they break like nothing.
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Post #26 3/18/08 5:24:36PM
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The_Ho_Bag
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hmmm idk i like shockdoctor its all in preference really, i hate doubles but some people like them.
shock doctor has 10-15k medical if u loose teeth (not saying you will) =]
i never used customs so idk how they are but id go w/ shock doctor =]
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Post #27 3/18/08 6:09:19PM
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The-Don
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Well This I think was an excellent question.
I personally never used mouth gaurds much... but I am kinda partial to a double I think it help you absorp the impact better and I have a Brainpad I think it is.. Has the mouth holes with a peice in the middle so you can't clench it closed... I have liked it so far.. it was fairly easy to fit to my mouth.. boil for like 30 seconds and bite...
Mouth gaurds I think are one of those issues where one that is right for one person may not be the best fit for another... just remember though your protecting your teeth so unless you want to look like an old time hockey player make sure you get a gaurd your comfortable with.
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Post #28 5/6/08 9:31:27PM
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bigbubbano23
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shock doctor will pay for your dentist repairs if something happens while your wearing thier guard. i read this on one of thier info booklets that come with the guard but i dont know how they would be able to do that
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Post #29 5/6/08 10:05:14PM
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I think I already mentioned it in this thread, but read the fine print on that. You have to prove it occured in a sanctioned sporting event, and the insurance price, which varies depending on which one you buy, is what you'd get if every single tooth was knocked out of your mouth. I think mine, per tooth, worked out to be $90, which will basically get you a dentist appointment and nothing else.
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