1. Stock – Least expensive – Readily available in most sporting goods stores – Often bulky and uncomfortable – May interfere with breathing and speech – Must be held in position by
clenching the teeth together – May not stay in place in mouth
2. Boil and Bite – Slightly better fit – Readily available in most sporting goods stores – May not stay in place in mouth – May interfere with speech
3. Custom-made – Best fitting – Most protective – Stays in place in mouth – More expensive – Requires visit to dental clinic – Vacuum formed using a cast of the mouth