I just bought a new mouthguard today, the kid you boil for 12 secs, much like the last one I had. Question is i paid, $2.49 for a black strapped no name style, made by Shock Doctor. On the other end of the scale, the same company makes flashy coloured models that were more than $20. Any dentists out there, what are you getting in a $20 model aside from an insurance policy that I suspect would be very difficult to collect on if you lose your teeth. And what does a custom fitted one costing three figures offer over the $20 one? PS I am happy with the $2.49 one given the level of play and position (goal) I play at.
2007-10-07 15:46:33 · 3 answers · asked by john m 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Just so you know i think the 20 dollar ones if i am thinking of the same one offer more protection and breathability
some are a little bulkier, or double sided and then have breathing hole
they i think tend to offer better protection as far as the force translating from your jaw to your teeth and brain
really though i think the cheap ones do a pretty good job, i dunno practically if it is worth it, but maybe it is if you save some teeth
2007-10-07 18:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by bourgoise_10o 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Custom fitted ones are just less bulky. People with breathing problems (not getting enough air in) would want a custom one. But the $2.49 one is the way to go. I think the $20 are just expensive because you said it...they're flashy and colored. You're paying for the style! I'd stick with what you got. Good question though.
2016-05-18 21:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fit is everything. If it fits OK and you can breathe OK then it doesn't matter.
2007-10-07 18:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋