The function of a mouthguard, also known as a mouthguard , is often underestimated. You probably know that a mouthguard protects your teeth, but did you also know that it helps prevent brain injury, for example?
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Why would you wear a mouthguard in martial arts?
Wearing a mouth guard is important for protection against forces to which the teeth and jaws are exposed, such as punches and kicks in martial arts.
It protects not only your teeth , but also the inside of your cheeks and gums. A mouth guard distributes external forces and thus reduces the impact on the head, which reduces the risk of concussion or other brain injury. It's important that your mouthguard fits properly. You can do this by molding it to your teeth before use.
- A mouthguard, for example, protects the teeth from strong external forces. In the case of martial arts, this primarily involves punches and kicks.
- In addition, wearing a mouthguard is also important for protecting the inside of your cheeks and your gums.
- A mouthguard is usually worn only on the upper jaw. Because your upper teeth naturally overlap your lower teeth, this also protects them.
- Because a mouthguard is made of flexible material, it flexes slightly when exposed to external forces. This also protects you from jaw fractures.
- This reduces the forces and lessens the impact on your head. This also reduces the risk of a concussion or other brain injury.
The medical world has never made a firm statement about this (yet), but in recent years it has been noticeable that sports with a significant head load are being viewed more and more critically.
Don't just think of martial arts , but also of football (heading) and rugby/American Football (body checks).
What is a good bit?
There are many different types of mouthguards available. Since the material lends itself so well to color, mouthguards are also available in virtually every conceivable color .
However, the most important thing with a mouth guard is that it fits comfortably and conforms well to your teeth.
Most mouthguards are therefore sensitive to boiling heat. This softens the mouthguards, allowing you to bite into them so they conform to your teeth.
Most mouthguards are available in two sizes: junior and adult. These days, you're also seeing more and more mouthguards specifically designed for braces appearing on the market.
Best brand of mouthguards and mouthguards
It's difficult to single out a single brand of mouthguard as the best. This naturally also depends on the type of sport you practice.
Although mouthguards always have the same function, manufacturers often focus on a specific sport.
Besides martial arts, hockey is another sport where wearing a mouthguard is very important. If we had to make a decision, we'd choose Shock Doctor and SafeJawz.
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Mouthguards for sale at Fight2Win
Because we recognize the importance of mouthguards, we also stock a wide selection of them in our webshop. View our mouthguard collection for an overview of all the mouthguards we recommend at Fight2Win.nl.
We have also compiled a comprehensive buying guide in an extensive test: our top 5 mouthguards for martial arts.
Conclusions, a good bit:
- Protects your teeth and gums
- Protects your gums and the inside of your cheeks
- Helps prevent brain injuries and concussions
- Protects against jaw fractures
