Best MMA Mouthguards - 2022 Reviews

Since MMA is a dangerous sport, protecting every part of your body that you can is important. This also goes for the teeth, because getting hit may damage them, and nobody wants that.

This is where mouthguards come into play. The cheapest, but vital piece of MMA gear is a must for anyone who is training, let alone competing in MMA matches.

It is designed to provide protection for your teeth, mouth, lips, and jaw. In combat sports, anything can happen, and wearing a mouthguard is a great way to limit the risk of getting an injury.

Knowing that we’ve made a list of the 5 best MMA mouthguards that you can find, in order to help you choose the best one for you.

Considering factors like quality, material, level of protection, and price, here are our top picks.

A mouthguard can be a critical piece of protection for you while playing sports or engaging in other activities that can cause serious mouth injury. Whether you are a new athlete or a seasoned veteran, a mouthguard is a piece of equipment that you must have, and brings a ton of benefits to the table.

Getting hit hard may lead to getting a concussion, and mouthguards can help in avoiding one. Mouthguards do that by acting as shock-absorbers and knowing all that, you should feel encouraged to wear one.

The first mouthguard on this list and the one that provides the most value is the Venum Predator mouthguard. As one of the most trusted combat sports equipment brands, Venum didn’t disappoint one bit with this one.

It features a high-density rubber frame, which is stiff and rigid, providing good protection. We’ve seen cheaper mouthguards that come with only one layer, but the Venum Predator has three of them, enhancing the fit, feel, and protection.

Anyone who has ever worn a mouthguard knows how tough it is to get the right fit, but with Venum’s Gel Frame that they’ve incorporated into the Predator, it’s a painless process. Definitely one of the best-fitting mouthguards on the market.

But, there is one area that the Venum Predator mouthguard falls a bit short, and that is durability. Not that it’s terrible, but we feel that it should’ve been better.

While there are more expensive mouthguards that provide better airflow, the Predator, for its value, is great in this department. With the affordable price, the amazing fit it has plus the triple-layer construction, the Venum Predator is a steal.

By far the most expensive mouthguard on this list, we have the Impact Mouthguard, a premium, custom-fitting mouthguard, designed and engineered for ultimate protection and fit. While most people won’t spend a big chunk of money on a mouthpiece, professionals and competitors definitely should.

One of our top picks for the best custom mouthguards, Impact Mouthguard works like this: when you order one, you will get a fit kit that will determine the mold that the mouthguard should have in order to get the impeccable fit. This is a very simple and painless process.

With this custom-fitted mouthguard, you will breathe and talk easier than with a regular “boil and bite” mouthguard. However, due to the protection that these offer, the layer is thicker than on most cheaper alternatives, which may be an issue for some people.

Other than that, this is a near-perfect mouthpiece, and if you are a competitor, these are the ones for you.

Now we have one of the more affordable options, but a great one, nonetheless. An amazing option for beginners and for those who are just starting out in the sport, the Shock Doctor Pro is a comfortable mouthguard made from pretty good quality materials for the price.

With a multi-layer construction, plus a front bumper, you can feel safe whenever you put these on. With the boil & fit process, if you do it correctly step by step, you can get a good fit with these.

While the previously mentioned Impact mouthguard has a thick layer, this one is fairly slim, making it more comfortable to wear. The Shock Doctor Pro can be used for many sports and come in two different styles: strapped and strapless.

Thereafter, with all that in mind, the Shock Doctor Pro is a great option for the budget-conscious but still offers great protection.

About the same price as the Shock Doctor Pro, the Venum Challenger is the second mouthguard from Venum on this list, and it’s a great-looking one. With the snake teeth and the Venum logo embedded in the mouthpiece, along with a ton of color combinations to choose from, the Challenger can be combined with the rest of your outfit for an amazing look.

But, looks are not the most important factor when it comes to mouthpieces, but protection is. Venum has chosen an interesting and advanced strategy when it comes to protection.

Like most of the mouthguards on this list, Venum Challenger also has a multi-layered construction, but what is interesting about this one is that, in the moment of impact, the lower layer pushes the impact to your stronger teeth, therefore lowering the chances of injuring your front teeth.

With the ease of fit, good comfort, and optimal protection, it’s no wonder why the Venum Challenger is featured on this list.

Going on a completely different path design-wise, SISU made this mouthpiece with an incredibly thin layer. You would just be shocked to see how thin this thing is.

That thin layer, combined with the holes in it, allow for better breathability and improved airflow. While it’s certainly one of the best options for BJJ, this mouthguard comes short in durability, compared to other in its category.

It does take time and a couple of attempts to get the fit you want, but when you do, this mouthpiece fits almost perfectly. These fit so well and, combined with their thinness allow you to talk while wearing them, and not a lot of mouthguards allow you to do that.

Now that you’ve learned all the benefits that mouthguards bring to the table, let’s go over some factors your should think about before getting one.

Well, it’s no surprise that the factor is protection. Bad quality mouthguards can actually do more harm than help, and knowing to distinguish bad-quality ones from ones made by trusted brands is vital.

Multi-layered constructions and front bumpers help tremendously in increasing the level of protection that a mouthpiece offers, and it’s recommended you go for a mouthpiece with these features.

The mouthguard should fit snug, but not too tight so that it doesn’t move around, as that can have serious consequences regarding protection. Mouthguards that are too small can cause discomfort, and those that are too big can actually cause more damage than help.

Good mouthguards will allow you to breathe through them, and if you wear one that doesn’t allow you that, it’s time to get a new one.

When it comes to comfort, you want to go for a mouthpiece that you can wear for long periods of time comfortably.

The mouthguard should fit snug, but not too tight so that it doesn’t move around, as that can have serious consequences regarding protection. Mouthguards that are too small can cause discomfort, and those that are too big can actually cause more damage than help.

Good mouthguards will allow you to breathe through them, and if you wear one that doesn’t allow you that, it’s time to get a new one.

When it comes to comfort, you want to go for a mouthpiece that you can wear for long periods of time comfortably.

Custom-fit mouth guards are made to fit the exact dimensions of the user’s mouth. They are molded to fit the user much more precisely than boil & bite ones and are comfortable to wear.

However, these types of mouthguards are generally much more expensive than their competitors but are recommended for competitors and professionals. Boil & bite are much more common than custom-fit mouthguards and are more affordable than them. Some of these can fit very well, and with some, you will have problems getting that perfect fit.