Brain-Pad Pro+Plus Double Laminated Strap/Strapless Combo in one Adult Mouthguard

good breathability, doesn't get caught on anything, stays in your mouth

I honestly love these, and the biggest reason is they are perfect for my purposes. The USAT now requires clear or white mouthguards, and I prefer that my taekwondo students have doubles. These are perd er cr, especially since they fit over braces! Yes, they can be hard to mold, and snug, but with some adjustments they work.

This mouth guard was easy to fit comfortably by following the included instructions. I like the harder-density plastic in the front around the breathing holes to help keep the airway shape.However, despite my best effort to make sure the device was aligned properly before biting down for the first time, my back molars crushed the inside walls in the back rather that sitting inside the trough. I use double mouth guards strictly for HIIT and strength training (to maintain breathing airflow while clenching), so proper fit for impact protection isn’t important to me. If it is to you, just be extra careful when aligning the guard in back during fitting because the sidewalls melt easily and the whole device naturally splays out wide.Haven’t worked out with it yet, but after cooling, it still fits comfortably. We’ll see how long it keeps its shape and fit.

I had a really hard time molding the device. I found it was so high that I couldn't close my mouth. I wanted to wear it at night so I wouldn't grind my teeth or bite my tongue or lips. But my jaw hurt and it was so uncomfortable that I returned it for credit. Maybe I just wasn't aggressive enough in molding it, but I think it probably was too high for me.

I threw mine away after boiling it several times. Even when it got hot enough, biting down on it did not adequately work. I have done this many times. Then, out of anger, I squeezed it with my hands. I was able to essentially tear it in two. In addition, the package was not what was advertized. It was put into a dirty ziplock bag and had a gross brown sugary thing on it. A complete waste. Please do not buy.

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Your mouth is basically open with that thing in, the gap between your teeth is quite substantial. The breathing holes are nice, you can clamp down with your jaw and still get full airflow through your mouth. The additional space between your teeth drops your chin a bit, which may make you slightly more vulnerable for hooks and straights, but it adds marginal protection against upper cuts as the rubber between your teeth acts as a shock absorber. In any case, for people who can't get enough air through their nose and end up gassing out or constantly losing their gum shields, this may be a good option. Don't forget to put the plastic pieces into the breathing holes before you boil the thing and fit it, otherwise you'll crush them during fitting.

This is an excellent mouthpiece for fighting!! I have fought with it seven times and it makes a huge difference. I would recommend it to any fighter from amateur to pro from boxing to mma. I will buy no other than a brain-pad!!! They are soft so when you mold them use not quite boiling water and just dunk it for a few seconds and fit it. Repeat until it fits correctly. It is worth the extra effort trust me.