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A BJJ mouthguard must remain seated while grappling and permit controlled breathing. These current combat-sport guards are either boil-fit or custom. No mouthguard guarantees prevention of concussion or dental injury. For braces, use a product explicitly labelled for braces and get orthodontic advice.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SISU Aero | $25-$35 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | SISU Max 2.4 | $30-$40 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Shock Doctor Gel Max | $15-$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Shock Doctor Pro | $10-$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Shock Doctor Braces | $15-$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Venum Challenger | $15-$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | OPRO Instant Custom-Fit Gold | $45-$60 | Amazon |
| 8 | OPRO Snap-Fit | $10-$15 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Gladiator Custom Pro | $55-$75 | Amazon |
| 10 | Impact Mouthguards Custom | $50-$90 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
SISU Aero
Thin boil-fit thermoplastic guard for contact sports; its 1.6 mm profile is intended to allow speaking and drinking.
- Thermoplastic
- 1.6 mm
- Boil-fit
- Low profile
- Remoldable
- Not braces-specific
- Fit depends on molding
SISU Max 2.4
Thicker 2.4 mm SISU boil-fit thermoplastic option for contact sport.
- Thermoplastic
- 2.4 mm
- Boil-fit
- Thicker option
- Remoldable
- Bulkier
- Not custom-made
Shock Doctor Gel Max
Boil-and-bite contact-sport guard with gel-fit liner and outer frame.
- Gel liner
- Boil-and-bite
- Contact sport
- Widely stocked
- At-home fit
- Can be bulky
- Not braces-labelled
Shock Doctor Pro
Dual-composite boil-and-bite guard with an internal frame for contact sport.
- Dual composite
- Internal frame
- Boil-and-bite
- Contact-sport design
- Can be reformed as directed
- Fit varies
- No injury guarantee
Shock Doctor Braces
Boil-and-bite guard expressly made with a channel for orthodontic braces.
- Braces channel
- Boil-and-bite
- Contact sport
- Braces-specific
- Accessible price
- Refit after adjustments
- Ask orthodontist
Venum Challenger
Combat-sport boil-and-bite guard with gel frame and high-density rubber frame.
- Gel frame
- Rubber frame
- Boil-and-bite
- Combat-sport label
- Budget price
- Not custom
- Molding matters
OPRO Instant Custom-Fit Gold
Contact-sport guard fitted at home using OPRO’s compression cage process.
- Compression-cage fit
- Adult sizing
- Contact sport
- Structured home fitting
- Current OPRO range
- Follow instructions
- Not a braces claim
OPRO Snap-Fit
Ready-to-wear contact-sport guard that requires no boiling; check retention before rolling.
- Ready-to-wear
- No boiling
- Contact sport
- Fast backup option
- Low cost
- Less individualized
- May not retain well
Gladiator Custom Pro
Made-to-order custom guard produced from a mailed impression kit for contact sports.
- Custom impression
- Made to order
- Contact sport
- Individualized fit
- No home boiling
- Takes time
- Impression quality matters
Impact Mouthguards Custom
Custom contact-sport guard ordered from an impression kit; select the maker’s current braces option only when needed.
- Custom impression
- Made to order
- Combat sport options
- Custom alternative
- Choice of thickness
- Not immediate
- Braces option required
Buying tips
- A guard should stay on the upper teeth without clenching.
- Practice nasal breathing during drills.
- Use braces-labelled products only with braces.
- Replace a torn or loose guard.
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