Custom vs. Boil-and-Bite: Stop Worrying, The Mouthguard Debate Is Over
When it comes to being an athlete, there is a lot to worry about. From game plans and game day responsibilities, to your pregame routine and meals, the last thing on your mind is your protective gear — especially a piece of equipment that can be as unappealing as a mouthguard. Sure, there are plenty […]
Exclusive: Gladiator Self Impression Kit Instructional Video
Congratulations, you’re the proud new owner of a Gladiator custom mouthguard! In order to give you the best possible protection and comfort available — from the industry leader in custom mouthguards — you first must make an impression of your teeth. Your Gladiator Self Impression Kit™ — which you received in the mail following your […]
Reading Between The Lines: What Does Your Coach Really Mean?
At one point or another in your athletic career, you are bound to have that one coach that the entire team thinks is crazy. They have weird quirks or sayings that they use constantly. You don’t understand any of their motives and you almost always end up frustrated trying to please them. You want them […]
What You Absolutely Need To Know About NATA’s Mouthguard Recommendations
As we’ve stated in this space many times, athletes have a 33-56% chance of receiving an orofacial injury — an injury to the mouth or face — during their playing career. That’s why the American Dental Association and the Academy for Sports Dentistry recommend a professionally-made, properly-fitted custom mouthguard for all contact and collision sports. And now […]