[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]So you’ve decided that you need a mouth guard. Not just any mouth guard. You’re looking for the best mouth guard!
Maybe you’re an athlete or maybe you grind your teeth at night, or maybe both. Maybe you already use a mouth guard, and you want an upgrade or a replacement. Whatever your circumstances, you’ve made a good choice. Take care of your teeth, and they’ll take care of you.
But where to begin? Worry not. Sentinel Mouthguards is happy to lay it all out for you and demystify the process of finding the best mouth guard for you.
We understand your need for the best mouth guard. If you’re an athlete or just trying to get a good nights’ rest wearing a night mouth guard, you need to be able to do what you do without being worried about a mouth guard that is too big for you or too thick or just plain uncomfortable.
In essence, there are three types of mouth guards: bad, good, and great. If those labels seem a bit judgmental, that’s because they are. When it comes to the health and well-being of your most precious bodily aperture (your mouth), we think you should get only the straight dope. And just like Roy Jones Jr., we don’t pull any punches.
While you may find some of the popular information on mouth guards to be obscure, irrelevant, or even contradictory, you can rest assured that the key factor that determines the quality of your mouth guard is actually pretty simple (even obvious): fit.
Below is a rundown of your main quality and fit options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Bad.” alignment=”left” spacer=”icon_only” spacer_position=”top” line_style=”solid” line_color=”#333333″ icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-thumbs-down” icon_style=”none” icon_color_border=”#333333″]Also known as “stock” mouthguards. Sometimes, you can “customize” these by cutting them with scissors if they’re too big… Ugh. They generally don’t fit very well, they’re usually uncomfortable, and they’re pretty much useless. It’s best to avoid this type of mouth guard.
In a nutshell:[/ultimate_heading][info_list position=”left” style=”hexagon” icon_border_style=”none” border_color=”#333333″ connector_color=”#333333″ icon_bg_color=”#89be25″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][info_list_item list_title=”Buy it.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-dollar” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Take it out of the package.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-share” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Stuff it in your mouth.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-user” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Try not to choke.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-remove” animation=”fadeInUp”][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Good.” alignment=”left” spacer=”icon_only” spacer_position=”top” line_style=”solid” line_color=”#333333″ icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-ok” icon_style=”none” icon_color_border=”#333333″]You may have heard these described as “boil-and-bite”. These aren’t bad for certain uses and budgets. They do offer some degree of customization over “stock” guards, and they’re generally inexpensive. They’re made of a thermoplastic material, which is a fancy way of saying that they change shape when heated. This type of guard provides a level of customization, though limited when compared to custom-built mouth guards (see below).
In a nutshell:[/ultimate_heading][info_list position=”left” style=”hexagon” icon_border_style=”none” border_color=”#333333″ connector_color=”#333333″ icon_bg_color=”#89be25″ icon_color=”#ffff”][info_list_item list_title=”Buy it.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-dollar” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Take it out of the package.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-share” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Boil it. ” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-fire” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Bite it.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-cogs” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Cool it. ” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-tint” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Wear it.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-user” animation=”fadeInUp”][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Great.” alignment=”left” spacer=”icon_only” spacer_position=”top” line_style=”solid” line_color=”#333333″ icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-thumbs-up” icon_style=”none” icon_color_border=”#333333″]This is where Sentinel Mouthguards comes in. Again, it’s all about customization. Where Good mouth guards provide some degree of personal fit, Great mouth guards are handmade specifically for you. In a laboratory. Pretty cool, right? This type also has more options for materials and thickness, to guarantee that they’re spot-on for your individual needs. And the kicker is that while this kind of mouth guard is usually crafted by a dentist with a hefty price tag to cover overhead, dental school loans, and who know what else, it doesn’t have to be that way.
In a nutshell:[/ultimate_heading][info_list position=”left” style=”hexagon” icon_border_style=”none” border_color=”#333333″ connector_color=”#333333″ icon_bg_color=”#89be25″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][info_list_item list_title=”Receive your materials in the mail.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-truck” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Make your own mouth impression. ” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-cogs” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Send the impression to Sentinel Mouthguards.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-envelope” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”We build a custom mold of your mouth.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-cogs” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”We use the custom mold to build a custom mouthguard. ” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-truck” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”We mail it back to you. ” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-user” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”You get a one-year guarantee that your mouthguard woes are a thing of the past.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-ok” animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”You rejoice.” icon_type=”selector” list_icon=”Defaults-smile” animation=”fadeInUp”][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We hope this article has helped you decide what kind of mouthguard is right for you. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with Sentinel Mouthguards and we’ll be glad to talk you through it. The bottom line: “Boil-and-bite” mouthguards aren’t bad, but custom-built mouth guards are better. In fact, they’re the best mouth guard. Oh! And when you’re finished here check out this article on custom mouthguards & their superior protective qualities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
