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Most off-the-shelf guards from sporting goods stores fall into one of two traps:

• They’re bulky and protective, but make it hard to breathe.

• Or they’re slim and comfortable, but don’t offer enough protection.

Neither option is ideal — and both can leave athletes vulnerable.

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Without the right knowledge, a dentist or lab can make a guard that’s too thin. And without the right science, competitors can overcompensate and make guards too thick. Both approaches miss the mark.

How do mouthguards help prevent jaw fractures in contact sports? Damage Control Mouthguards breaks it down. Contact us today for custom mouthguards!

Here’s the truth: most dentists aren’t trained in mouthguard thickness standards, nor should they be — their role is clinical, not fabrication. In fact, I’d estimate that 99% of the time, dental offices outsource their mouthguards to external labs that also lack sport-specific thickness expertise.

At Damage Control Mouthguards, our commitment to athlete safety goes beyond just protection from impact. We believe that what goes in your mouth should be as safe as it is strong.

Our High Impact and Extreme Impact mouth guards have been rigorously tested and officially certified by SATRA, one of the world’s most respected testing labs for sports safety equipment.

Nobody likes when things go sideways — especially in sports. But when they do, it’s good to be surrounded by calm, capable people — maybe a few risk-takers, and at least one person who knows what to do.

When it comes to protecting your teeth in combat sports, most companies focus on one — maybe two — aspects: protection or comfort, sometimes style. But at Damage Control, we believe elite athletes deserve all three.

Shop the best MMA mouthguards engineered for maximum protection and comfort. Trusted by fighters, tested for impact absorption, and built to perform.

A 2025 comparative study in PLOS ONE surveyed 394 athletes—both combat sports and team sports participants—on how they use, clean, and store their mouth guards.[1]

Which recent innovations in mouthguard technology have made an especially large impact? Damage Control Mouthguards breaks down several. Contact us today!