Shock Doctor Adult & Youth Gel Max Mouth Guard for Contact Sports

Overview

An exoskeletal shock frame forms the outer shell of this mouthguard, with a gel liner that molds to the teeth and gums for a close fit. A detachable helmet strap makes it usable for football, and the design leaves room to breathe.

Moldable fit, impact protection and a strap for helmet sports are the reasons to choose it for contact play. The universal sizing claim is broad, so check fit on younger players, and molding steps are not stated.

Who it's for

Players in contact sports from youth football to adult boxing get a protective frame around a gel liner. People with braces, or those who want a guard sized by chart, should look for a model that lists sizing and fitting.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The outer frame spreads an impact across a wider area, while the gel liner conforms to the teeth after molding so the guard stays in place. Breathing room lets the athlete speak and breathe more easily. A poorly molded guard loses most of that benefit.

Where it stands among mouthguards

• #3 most-searched brand and model of the 8 mouthguards lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 15 mouthguards we list; not a test result.

Specifications