Looking For The Right Mouthguard? Here Are The Numbers To Know

The fall sports season is approaching, and that means it’s time to make decisions about athletic equipment.
What do you need to know when it comes to choosing a piece of gear like a mouthguard? Let’s take a look at the numbers you need to know:

1000%
The Academy for Sports Dentistry recommends a professionally-made, properly-fitted custom mouthguard for all contact and collision sports, as they are 1000% more protective than any other type of mouthguard. The improved protection is due to combining superior materials and improved fit.

1960s
The design of standard boil-and-bite mouthguards has gone unchanged since its original launch in the 1960s.

9lbs per sq in
Your mouth can produce 9lbs per sq in of biting and sucking power. That’s why boil-and-bite mouthguards are loose-fitting, bulky and usually uncomfortable. They do not properly form to your athlete’s individual mouth structure.

80lbs per sq in
Most custom mouthguards are pressed at 80lbs per sq in of pressure for a better fit than a boil-and-bite mouthguard.

120lbs per sq in
Gladiator custom mouthguards are pressed at 120lbs per sq in of pressure using specialized machinery! This creates the most intimate and tightest fit possible due to 50% more pressure during the engineering process. When a mouthguard is designed and produced for their specific, unique mouth structure, players have no issues wearing their mouthguards, which helps enhance players’ abilities through proper airflow and the ability to communicate clearly.

$200
There are multiple ways to get a custom mouthguard. The most common is through your dentist. However, most people are immediately turned off by cost, as dentist-made custom mouthguards are typically around $200.

$58
The premier Gladiator Pro style costs only $58! Additionally, only Gladiator offers free lifetime digital impression storage and up to 50% off reorders. That means after your initial Gladiator, your players never have to take another impression again and their reorders cost the same as that stock boil-and-bite on the shelf.

25 years
Gladiator has spent the past 25 years researching, developing and improving the way custom mouthguards look, feel and protect athletes. That dedication to improving the mouthguard process has led to major accomplishments, including the first custom mouthguard home impression kit in the USA and a patented design developed specifically to eliminate bulk and maximize comfort.

That’s how we continue to set the standard for custom protection and what makes a Gladiator the ultimate piece of protection and comfort.
The numbers don’t lie!

Know Your Numbers

Author Bio

Bobbie Quinn, co-founder of Gladiator Custom Mouthguards, played both lacrosse and field hockey as a youth and went on to play Division 1 women’s lacrosse in college. Bobbie continues to play women’s league field hockey and enjoys watching her son play various sports.