dtstiachi Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hey all,This is some equipment that people struggle with. What type of mouthguard would you buy? Would you continue training or would you have a fear of your teeth getting knocked out or messed up somehow? Let me know your feedback. BTW, my braces are being removed in 3 weeks later "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 shock doctor manufactures a mouthpiece that is geared toward people with braces. you can get it on ringside.comhttps://www.ringside.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=SHOCK%204&variation=&aitem=8&mitem=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted April 24, 2005 Author Share Posted April 24, 2005 Thank you. I have used it in the past. I like it. Anyone else have any advice? "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I had my dentist make one for me. Best guard I've owned to date. Maybe you should look into that once your braces come off Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Yes, my custom made mouthguard is a zillion times better than the ones I've bought from the shops - better than a Shock Doctor one.It cost me about £40 for my dentist to make my mouthguard. It's custom design with the Union Jack flag (UK flag) on it! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danege Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Yeah, custom made mouthguards are the way to go.I had one when i was little for playing footy with braces.I'd tried the ones you buy that you can mould yourself and stuff, but they sucked. Then i got one custom fitted and made and it was very comfortable and i could breathe very easily.If you can afford it, its the best option IMO Hand to hand, heart to heartIf you don't come, i will not startBut if you start, i will arive firstAnd hit you continuiously untill i see red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June1 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm a little worried. I have the type that you have to mold yourself (provided by my dojo--it came with the sparring equipment), but I haven't used it yet out of fear of gagging... which I know I will. How long does it take to become accustomed to the mouthguard, approximately? Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Some people don't ever get used to them. That's why some MAists don't wear them. Buying a flavoured mouthguard (you can get them in mint and fruit flavours now) may help you. I'd suggest that you try it out at home first, not at the dojo. practice wearing it for a short while every day until you get used to it. Personally, I hate them but I'd hate losing/ damaging my teeth even more. The way I see it is that I don't wear the mouthguard for very long periods at a time, so it's better to be uncomfortable for a short while that to be uncomfortable for a long while if I got a tooth damaged. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June1 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Good point! Thanks, aefibird! Yeah, I had actually been thinking of doing that, the wearing of the guard everyday for a while. Haven't gotten around to it... Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psilokan Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I had my orthodontist sell me one, which I have only ever used once. If I put it in, I gag like mad. However once my braces come of (2 months) I would like to get a custom one made. Although in our dojo we never wear any equiptment, rather we leave much distance. I just want it for when I'm sparring with friends, or if I ever go to a tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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