7 Best Sports Mouthguards: Which is Right for You?

The Gel Max Convertible Mouth Guard by Shock Doctor is designed to give you maximum comfort and protection.

The triple-layer construction features a Gel-Fit Liner for comfortable, custom fit, a heavy duty rubber Exoskeletal Shock Frame that provides protection upon impact, and integrated breathing channels. It also comes with a tether, so you can attach it to a facemask or use it strapless. It can be used in any sport where contact is present. 

Available in 10 different colors, the mouthpiece comes in both adult and youth sizes and includes a $10,000 dental warranty.

This model also comes in flavored guards! Check out the Shock Doctor Flavored Mouthguard, where you can get Bubble Gum, Fruit Punch, Cherry, Orange, and more. 

An ultra-thin design that doesn’t sacrifice protection is what the SISO Aero Mouthpiece is, making one of the more popular and best sports mouthguards available today.

Just 1.6mm thick (or thin?), it makes breathing and communicating very easy — you won’t need to take it out to drink water, either. Thin, yes. But it’s made of a highly absorbant material and features Diffusix Technology which combine to distribute the impact force throughout the guard, limiting injuries. 

The Aero model is probably best for sports like basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. If you want a heavier piece for football, hockey, and rugby, take a look at the SISO Max Sports Mouthguard, which is 2.4mm thick and is more suitable for heavy contact sports.

Both models can be worn if you have braces, but it must be fitted by your orthodontist to ensure it’s properly molded. Check out our post on the best mouthguards for braces wearers if you want more options.

This particular model is recommended for ages 11 and up, but you can get the SISU Junior Sports Mouthguard for the younger ones. 

OPRO has partnerships with many top sports organizations, including UFC, USA Rugby, USA Wrestling, American Youth Football, and more. They obviously know what they’re doing when it comes to mouthguards. And their Power-Fit model boasts some innovative features and is very popular.

A major highlight is the unique Power-Cage, which is a 2-piece system which helps mold the gum shield to the contours of your teeth and gums. The patented 13 fitting fins grip your teeth making it easy to talk and breathe with ease. And the dual layer outer shell spreads the shock of impact to a bigger area for extra protection.

BPA and latex free, the OPRO Power-Cage comes in wide array of cool color schemes and designs and includes an anti-microbial case, which helps fight bacteria growth. There is also a $50,000 dental warranty.

Check out the OPRO Gold Braces Mouthguard if you do wear them.

Shock Doctor makes some of the best sports mouthguards in the business and this model is their most popular piece for those who wear upper braces. 

Made of 100 percent medical-grade silicone, you’re good to go once you take it out of the box as you don’t need to boil and mold it. And as your braces are adjusted and teeth begin to change position, the mouthguard will adapt to that. 

If you’re a wrestler, this product meets national and state high school rules requiring full coverage of upper brace brackets during competition. But it can be used in all sports where you need mouth protection.

Latex, BPA, and Phthalate free, the mouthguard comes with a $10,000 dental warranty. It’s available in a handful of colors — either strapped or strapless — and in adult and youth sizes. This doesn’t come with a case, but you can get the Shock Doctor Mouthguard Case, which helps prevent against bacteria growth.

If you need more protection, Shock Doctor Double Braces Mouthguard, which offers both upper and lower protection. 

If you’re looking for an effective — and affordable — mouthguard that has some stylish designs, then Oral Mart’s could be the one for you.

The dual layer construction is designed to provide maximum comfort and protection in contact sports like boxing, rugby, martial arts, football, basketball, soccer, and more. The inner layer is made of a soft gel, which when boiled and bitten into gives a perfect, custom fit mold of your upper mouth. The outer layer is the impact one which absorbs shock for extra protection. The mouthguard is made of medical-grade silicone and is BPA, latex, and Phthalate free.

There are some cool color schemes, including the American Flag and Fangs, as well as traditional colors.

Here are the measurements for the adult size:  2.263 inches (width) by 2.153 inches (length) by 0.807 inches (height). It includes a vented case for storing and a 100 percent money back guarantee.

If you need a smaller size, you can get the Oral Mart Youth Sports Mouthguard. 

Venum is known to supply some of the best sports mouthguards for MMA, boxing, and karate, but their Challenger model will work in just about any activity where you need protection for your teeth.

The advanced NexFit gel frame is designed to give a better fit and maximize comfort, while the new air channel allows for easy breathing. The rubber lower frame helps disperse shock over a greater area and to your strongest teeth on impact. 

You will need to use the “boil and mold” method to get a secure, custom fit. As a bonus, each purchase includes a storage case that helps cut down on bacteria growth and makes it easy to fit in your gym bag.

The ArmourFit Mouthguard from Under Armour is designed for all contact sports and features UA’s patented, innovative technology.

UA’s ArmourFit technology is chew-resistant and will give you a perfect, secure fit — it requires the boil and mold method — and will also allow you to talk and breathe without removing it. The mouthpiece is latex and BPA free.

Available in two colors — Clear and Green- it meets the standards of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and comes with a $32,000 dental warranty.

If you prefer a strap, check out the Under Armour ArmourFit Mouthguard with Strap.