Esprit Boxe rangeBoil and biteEVACase included
The essentials: the official Esprit Boxe mouthguard, in boil and bite EVA: you mould it at home in a few minutes so it matches your own bite exactly. High puncture resistance, 45 x 56 x 18 mm / 1.8 x 2.2 x 0.7 in, black with the Esprit Boxe mark in gold. Supplied with its protective case, whose lid carries the moulding instructions printed on it. Free standard delivery.
A mouthguard does more than save teeth. It absorbs the shock passed to the jaw, stops the upper and lower teeth colliding, and keeps the lip off the incisors. A cracked tooth is fixed by a dentist, not a physio: that is what sets this piece of equipment apart from all the others.
Boil and bite: a mould of your own bite
A stock mouthguard floats in the mouth: it shifts, it gets in the way of your breathing and it ends up spat out in the first hard round. A boil and bite model softens in hot water, moulds onto your teeth, then hardens holding the impression.
The result: it stays put without you clenching your jaw to hold it, which changes everything over a long session. You breathe, you talk to your coach between rounds, and you stop thinking about it.
How to mould it
Moulding takes a few minutes and rarely goes wrong. The exact steps, with the soaking times, are printed on the lid of the case — always to hand, even months later if you need to start again. The principle:
- Prepare a container of boiling water and a bowl of cold water.
- Drop the mouthguard fully into the boiling water, holding it by its strap, for the time given on the case.
- Lift it out and dip it briefly in the cold water, so it does not burn your mouth.
- Set it on the upper teeth, press it into shape with your thumbs, close the jaw lightly and suck to draw the material against the teeth.
- Take it out and drop it into the cold water to set the impression.
If the mould does not come out right: the process is reversible. Put the mouthguard back into boiling water, the material returns to its original shape and you can start again. Just avoid repeating the cycle too often: EVA tires with use.
EVA and puncture resistance
EVA is the reference material for mouthguards: soft enough to follow the bite, dense enough to absorb and spread the energy of an impact instead of passing it straight to the jaw.
High puncture resistance is the criterion people forget to check: it is what stops an incisor driving through the material on a frontal shot, and what decides the real working life of the mouthguard.
Technical specifications
Care and lifespan
- Rinse it in cold water after each session, then let it air dry before putting it away.
- Never hot water for cleaning: it would soften the material and erase your impression.
- Always keep it in its case, never loose at the bottom of a bag: it gets crushed, it picks up odours and it carries bacteria back into your mouth.
- Do not leave it in a hot car or near a radiator: heat distorts the impression.
- Replace it as soon as it punctures, splits or stops holding in place.
Also at Esprit Boxe
Frequently asked questions
How do you mould a boil and bite mouthguard?
Drop it fully into boiling water for the time given, dip it briefly in cold water so you do not burn yourself, set it on the upper teeth, press it into shape with your thumbs, close the jaw lightly and suck to draw the material tight. Finish with a dip in cold water to set the impression. The exact times are printed on the lid of the case supplied.
Can you redo the mould if it goes wrong?
Yes, the process is reversible: put back into boiling water, the EVA returns to its original shape and you can start again. Avoid repeating the cycle too often, though, as the material tires over time.
Single or double mouthguard?
This is a single: it sits on the upper jaw, leaves the lower jaw free and interferes less with breathing and speech. It is the most common format in boxing. The double protects both jaws and suits disciplines where shots also come from below, such as MMA, in exchange for more bulk.
What does a mouthguard actually do?
Three things. It protects the teeth from a direct shot. It stops the jaws colliding, which prevents dental fractures and absorbs the energy passed to the jaw. And it puts a barrier between the lips and the incisors, which cut at the slightest strike. It is compulsory for sparring in most clubs.
How do you clean and store it?
Rinse it in cold water after each session and let it air dry before putting it back in its case. Never use hot water for cleaning: it would soften the material and erase your impression. Kept in the case rather than loose in a bag, it stays clean and holds its shape.
