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Shock Doctor Gel Max Mouth Guard, Heavy Duty Protection & Custom Fit, Adult & Youth

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 17,663 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Sports Mouthguards
Price: $5.70 $41.53 Free Return on some sizes and colors
Flavored
Blueraspberry

Brand Shock Doctor
Material Plastic
Color Blueraspberry
Sport Boxing, Lacrosse, Basketball, Wrestling
Model Name Gel Max Flavor Fusion Mouthguard

About this item

  • DURABLE DENTAL PROTECTION: Protect your mouth with Shock Doctor's Heavy Duty Exoskeletal Shock Frame. Designed for the hardest impacts, our mouth guard will protect your cheek & tongue, diminish teeth grinding, and secure your teeth in place
  • CUSTOM COMFORT & FIT: Our mouth guard is easy to fit with our Gel-Fit Liner Technology. It molds specifically to your teeth & gums, providing a custom fit that is comfortable for extended use
  • EASY BREATHING & PERFORMANCE: Designed for maximum performance, the integrated breathing channels make it easy to breathe while you're in action
  • CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR: Comes in flavored or unflavored for your taste! Each color has its own flavor, giving your mouth an explosion of taste while you hit the fields
  • including football, wrestling, boxing, and more! Includes a detachable helmet strap for football
  • Exoskeletal Shock Frame
  • Triple Layer Design with Integrated Breathing Channels

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Gel Max Flavor Fusion Mouthguard

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Protection

Designed with a Heavy duty Exoskeletal Shock Frame that provides full mouth protection during the hardest impacts.

Versatility

Available with a convertible strap, quick-release helmet tether to give you the choice, in Youth and Adult sizes. For every mouthguard purchase, Shock Doctor will cover dental appointments up to a certain cost if accidents occur while using our product.

Coverage

Along with HSA/FSA Eligible, our mouthguard meets national and state high school rules, Latex Free, BPA Free, and Phthalate Free.

Success

Being the #1 Mouthguard in the World isn't enough. We listen to the hungriest, swaggiest, most committed athletes in the game and create products to help them look great, feel even better, and perform out of their minds.

Gel Max Flavor Fusion Mouthguard
Gel Max Flavor Fusion Mouthguard
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Price — — — $7.99
Ideal For Suitable for all contact sports where a mouth guard is required or recommended Meets national and state high school rules requiring full coverage of upper brace brackets during wrestling competition High impact, contact sports including, boxing, football, basketball, lacrosse, hockey, soccer, and more Suitable for all contact sports where a mouth guard is required or recommended
Protection Full mouth protection Full mouth protection Full mouth protection Upper teeth protection
Fit Custom fit - boil in water and bite Custom fit - boil in water and bite Custom fit - boil in water and bite Custom fit - boil in water and bite
Sizes Youth Size: Age 10-, Adult Size: Age 11+ Youth Size: Age 10-, Adult Size: Age 11+ Custom fit - boil in water and bite Youth Size: Age 10-, Adult Size: Age 11+
HSA/FSA Eligible ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Compatible with braces No Yes No Yes

Product Description

The Gel Max Mouthguard delivers essential protection and comfort with a convertible tether that allows the mouthguard to be used strapped or strapless. This triple layer mouthguard provides a universal fit for all ages. Classic Design: Traditional and original, all-around performer Custom Fit: Easy to fit to any mouth, just boil water & mold. Remold as needed WARNING: Not for use with braces

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
17,663 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and ease of use of the mouth guard. For example, they mention it works great, is easy to form, and durable. Some appreciate the durability. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, comfort, taste, and value.

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426 customers mention311 positive115 negative

Customers like the durability of the mouth guard. For example, they say it's well-made, durable, and will last the football season. Some mention the quality is good and the mouthguard feels quiet durable. Overall, most are happy with the product's durability.

"...this during games, I would chew on it when I wasn't playing, it is very durable it lasted me all season" Read more

"...The triple-layer design with an integrated breathing channel not only shields my teeth from impact but also allows for easy airflow, preventing the..." Read more

"...a disclaimer, Shock Doctor does state that this product is not intended for overnight use...." Read more

"Pre-teen uses these for Martial Arts. Not only do they look great, but they offer great protection!..." Read more

194 customers mention155 positive39 negative

Customers like the performance of the mouth guard. They mention it does its job, works well enough for class, and is awesome with braces. Some say the instructions matter, but the guard works wonders. The video on how to mold it was extremely helpful. Some mention it's not easy to boil and form, but worth the effort.

"...This is an impact mouthguard for sports only. Works great for my son and stays on and pops off pretty easy." Read more

"...It's really unbelievable how much this has improved my sleep and overall quality of life!..." Read more

"...and explaining what was going to happen to my 6-year-old, it worked out perfectly!..." Read more

"...It will not shape in the way you want or think it will. The method described will not work, which is the boiling method, tried it and it did nothing..." Read more

148 customers mention118 positive30 negative

Customers find the mouth guard easy to use. They say the mold process is painless but time consuming. They also appreciate the handy instructions. They mention that the mouthguard adapts effortlessly to the demands of different sports.

"Was easy to form. Fits perfectly in her kid sized mouth...." Read more

"...like football or engaging in martial arts, this mouth guard adapts effortlessly to the demands of different activities...." Read more

"Love the flavors and easy to use" Read more

"Easy to mold and adjust after molding" Read more

306 customers mention175 positive131 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the mouth guard. Some mention that it's very comfortable retaining that mouth guard in their mouth, while others say that it can be a little uncomfortable. They also say that the molding is not very good and it'll be hard to breathe in.

"I find it a little bulky but not too uncomfortable. I am a little surprised it didn't come with a case. Kind of expected it to at this price." Read more

"...This guard really is only for sports as its not comforatable to wear as a nightguard or anything. This is an impact mouthguard for sports only...." Read more

"...Protects your teeth very well and is very comfortable to wear." Read more

"...It was difficult to breath and talk with it in...." Read more

228 customers mention148 positive80 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the mouth guard. Some mention it feels like it will offer fantastic protection, is an overall good mouth guard, and works well to protect teeth and control breathing. However, others say that a piece of it chipped off, melted holes in the guard, or that it has a poor design.

"...(trash talker) that are better suited for athletes yet still offers amazing protection!" Read more

"...I wish they were a little more sturdy. The gel seems to crack with normal wear and tear faster than other brands I’ve used...." Read more

"...Protects your teeth very well and is very comfortable to wear." Read more

"...-layer design with an integrated breathing channel not only shields my teeth from impact but also allows for easy airflow, preventing the common..." Read more

187 customers mention81 positive106 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the mouth guard. Some find it to be great value for money, while others say it was a waste of money.

"...It was cool by the time I took it out of my mouth so it was basically useless...." Read more

"...Great product and you can't beat the price!" Read more

"...We would re buy this if neededITS PRICEY and not cheap" Read more

"...So the value is solid, and the longevity is only an issue if you are new to mouth guards...." Read more

149 customers mention94 positive55 negative

Customers are mixed about the taste of the mouth guard. Some mention that the flavor is really strong and tastes really good, while others say that it doesn't taste good, is not delicious, and that some are non-flavored mouthpieces.

"My son loves this mouth guard. Not only was it easy to mold but he likes the flavor, it actually tastes fruity." Read more

"...It's not delicious, but I suppose it's far superior to the taste of wax or rubber or old spit...." Read more

"Love the flavors and easy to use" Read more

"...Easy peasy.There's no distinct flavor whatsoever, thankfully...." Read more

959 customers mention267 positive692 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the mouth guard. They mention that it's undersized, bulky, and not nearly enough for their child. Some say that the length of the moutpiece is too short.

"...It will not fit all the molars, just the first few...." Read more

"...It's true that it's a little bulky, but I've found that even though my mouth stays open a bit, absolutely no drool comes out...." Read more

"Was easy to form. Fits perfectly in her kid sized mouth...." Read more

"I find it a little bulky but not too uncomfortable. I am a little surprised it didn't come with a case. Kind of expected it to at this price." Read more

Perfect for our needs, sized right.
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Perfect for our needs, sized right.
We have used these exact mouth guards for our son for the last two flag football seasons, though this year is the first year we ordered online. When we started using these our son was age 4.We used these when he was 5 and will be using these this year when he is six. My son loves these, the only issue we have is my son chews on the end, like every other kid on the team, when they are waiting to play for more flavor release. For those wondering, these are boil and bite which work fine,even when my son was 4.This. Rings me to the second smreason I felt.complelled to write this revoew. I have seen a number of reviews and answers saying these are for toddlers. Toddlers to me are ages 1.5 through 3 years old They should not be needing mouth guards, and if they do tthey would be for medical reasons, not sports. With that said, when mine arrived I thought dang these are small. So I went to Dicks, where we have gotten these same mouth guards in years past. As you can see.in the pictures, the mouth guard I received.from amazon (the one on the left) is the exact same size at the youth ones of this brand at Dicks which fit my son. I feel these mouthgairds are true to size and not meant for toddlers. However, if you have any questions on if they are save yourself the hassle, pay more.money and go somewhere local and buy what you think will work.
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Top reviews from the United States

PNW Mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fit my 12 yr old perfect
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: BlueSize: AdultVerified Purchase
I got the adult mouthguard for my 12 yr old son who also has a pretty big overbite for flag football. I don't know how it would fit an adult mouth. The child one I had to return as it was probably for a 3 yr old up to maybe 6 max. I did have to have my son go through the process twice so it would stay on. Make sure you use a spoon to keep the mouthguard submerged as it wants to float. Make sure when you are biting down you really push on the sides of your cheeks in the rear as the rear of the guard tends to want to flare outwards when it's soft from the water. It will not fit all the molars, just the first few. This guard really is only for sports as its not comforatable to wear as a nightguard or anything. This is an impact mouthguard for sports only. Works great for my son and stays on and pops off pretty easy.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sleeping/Night Guard I've Ever Used
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
Style: Non-flavoredColor: PinkSize: AdultVerified Purchase
This review is from the perspective of a nighttime user, not an athlete. As a disclaimer, Shock Doctor does state that this product is not intended for overnight use.

I've been grinding and clenching my teeth for about 15 years. I've done it so badly that I've caused fracturing and chipping on my teeth and have even ground right through fillings (not cheap!). In that time, I've tried about a dozen different types of night guards, ranging from the cheapest OTC ones to the $500 laser-fitted prescription guards. None of them have worked -- I either grind right through the material or I still clench so hard that I wake up with jaw pain and a headache.

Who would've thought that an inexpensive sports mouth guard would be my savior. It's really unbelievable how much this has improved my sleep and overall quality of life! The gel-like mold acts like a cushion to absorb the pressure from my clenching, yet it's still firm enough to stop me from grinding. That cushion effect is the real game-changer; if you're a clencher, this is what you've been needing.

It's true that it's a little bulky, but I've found that even though my mouth stays open a bit, absolutely no drool comes out. That was always a problem with past guards, so I like that!

As a tip, I recommend running the front of it under water right before popping it in at night. It helps to get the front piece to fit comfortably under your top lip. And, of course, you want to rinse It every morning and wash it with a gentle soap once or twice a week.

Bottom line: If you're suffering, you have to try this. For this price, it's worth a shot. I hope that you have the same outcome I have had.
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Keith
4.0 out of 5 stars Little bulky but overall good
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: Blue/BlackSize: AdultVerified Purchase
I find it a little bulky but not too uncomfortable. I am a little surprised it didn't come with a case. Kind of expected it to at this price.
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Caitlin Kraus
5.0 out of 5 stars Actually has a flavor
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
Style: FlavoredColor: BlueraspberrySize: AdultVerified Purchase
According to my preteen (age 12) a few months of use there is still a flavor to it. Granted it’s used maybe 1-2 per week. Fits fine. Be sure you give yourself time to “custom fit” the guard - I almost didn’t… 🙃
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KL
3.0 out of 5 stars Bulkier than expected
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
Style: Non-flavoredColor: Blue/BlackSize: AdultVerified Purchase
Purchased this for son who sustained a jaw injury playing High School soccer. Initially thought the jaw was fractured, but the head CT was clear. Was recommended by orthos that he wears a mouth guard when playing. Although we were going for something a little more heavy duty, this was far bulkier than we expected. It was difficult to breath and talk with it in. While my son is not a mouthguard chewer, he did grind a hole in the back of it from clenching when going up for headers. Shock doctor makes other designs (trash talker) that are better suited for athletes yet still offers amazing protection!
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john fahey
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the price
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
Style: Non-flavoredColor: MaroonSize: AdultVerified Purchase
Just this product because I wanted it until I see the dentist in a couple of months to get a mouthguard. Been grinding my teeth and wanted to get a cheap mouthguard until I had some dental work done and then get a custom mouthguard done by the dentist first of all, I went to put it in my mouth. It was so small that it look like it was a child’s mouthguard, yet it said adult on the package, secondly, I tried a couple of times even stretching it out with my hands, and when I could get it in my mouth and it would not stay there it was just fall out. There was no friction to hold it whatsoever. My last chance I had with it I actually put it in a microwave with some water boil the water got it really hot and pliable. I was able to make it larger by doing that Without stretching it too much put it in my mouth and now it was just falling out. It was cool by the time I took it out of my mouth so it was basically useless. I threw it in the trashcan and I got a feeling that’s what most people are going to do with it total garbage I could’ve returned it, but after putting it in my mouth, I decided I wasn’t going to go through all that not for the 13 $14. I paid for it to something else is my best recommendation.
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Alisha MacDowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy for a 6 year old to use
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: RedSize: YouthVerified Purchase
After reading the instructions and explaining what was going to happen to my 6-year-old, it worked out perfectly! He was able to understand the process and was easily able to imprint his little teeth into the mold without gagging or having any issues. Great product and you can't beat the price!
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Marshall DuPont
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for jiu jitsu
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: Blue/BlackSize: AdultVerified Purchase
My son and I both train jiu jitsu and as a jiu jitsu mom I want my son’s teeth well protected. Our teeth are a bit on the taller side and these mouth guards are perfect for us. After about a year my son’s mouth got bigger and we had to get another. We went with the same one we got before we liked it so much. Protects your teeth very well and is very comfortable to wear.
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Top reviews from other countries

Amanda
1.0 out of 5 stars Did not work
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: PinkSize: YouthVerified Purchase
Followed the instructions to a T and the mouth guard folded into its self as the water began to boil, it became a ball of pink rubber. Did not let the water even get to boiling before this happened. The instructions say if the mouth guard is not done the shape you want to re try steps I allowed the mouth hairs to cool and tried to get it to inform from the mass ball shape it had folded into but nothing. Waste of money
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Dustin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2024
Style: FlavoredColor: LemonlimeSize: YouthVerified Purchase
Fit our 7 year old perfectly after we molded it and super easy to mold it if you follow the instructions correctly which were easy to follow
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JoëllePep
5.0 out of 5 stars Good conception overall - doesn't not restrict speach or breathing
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: Blue/BlackSize: AdultVerified Purchase
I like the fact that there is a hole in the middle to help with breathing and talking. Other mouthguards I had in the past made it hard to breath/swallow/speak but it seems this one has a much better conception. Easy to mold and re-mold if necessary and it stays in place and does a good job to protect your jaw. I've been told Shock doctor provides a dental warranty with all their mouthguards but I couldn't find the details... But if so, it is definitely an added value. The only negative point is that it does feel very bulky in my mouth.
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Leanna
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but broke from heavy chewer
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2024
Style: Non-flavoredColor: BlueSize: YouthVerified Purchase
We did use this company before and it was fine but this time our kid chewed through it within a month.
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sawitee
1.0 out of 5 stars Worst mouth guard I’ve ever used
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2023
Style: Non-flavoredColor: RedSize: YouthVerified Purchase
The designers of this mouth guard need to have their engineers heads examined. The size of this mouth guard is supposed to be for kids. It doesn’t fit at all. I tried following their directions 5 times. It’s deformed and doesn’t fit my daughters mouth. A total waste of time and money. Save yourself a lot of headache and avoid this product.
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