3 Reasons Why Dad Wants You In A Custom Mouthguard This Father’s Day

As an athlete, your parents typically have very different desires, fears and hopes when you’re on the field, court or ice. Your mother is most likely more concerned with your safety, while your father wants you to play to the best of your abilities.

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way for you to calm your mom’s fears while achieving your dad’s dreams? Well, there are actually certain pieces of athletic equipment that may be able to help you accomplish both of those goals.

Still not convinced? Here are three reasons why your father would much rather you spend your money on a custom mouthguard than a new tie:

1. Team pride makes a family proud

Do you have a favorite sports team? Of course you do! And it’s safe to assume that you inherited your fandom from your father, as team loyalty is a strong gene that is passed down from generation to generation.

One of the most natural father-child connections is through a shared love of a favorite team. There’s real tradition in watching games together, rooting your squad on and taking pride in your “family’s” team. That’s why man caves exist and why you typically buy your dad team apparel for Father’s Day.

When your dad’s wardrobe consists mostly of team gear, you know he takes major pride in his team — and would be proud if you did too. But team pride doesn’t have to be limited to t-shirts and hoodies.

With a completely personalized custom mouthguard — from color and logo to name and number — you have the ability to show your support by putting on a game face that would make any father proud!

2. Despite a lifetime of evidence, your dad wants you to be comfortable

Although fathers are experts at making you feel uncomfortable — have you ever seen him dance?! — dad always wants you to be as comfortable as possible. And that’s especially true when you’re on the field, court or ice.

When you’re uncomfortable during a game, you’re distracted; and when you’re distracted, bad things happen. Much like an annoying tag in the back of your shirt, uncomfortable athletic equipment has the ability to take your mind off of the task at hand, causing you to make a mental mistake or be out of position on a play. And even worse, that uncomfortable equipment may lead to an injury.

Equipment needs to fit perfectly in order to protect you properly. Take a helmet, for example; if a helmet is too big and not sitting snuggly on a player’s head like it should, that helmet will shift and may not be in the right position when that player takes a hit. The same is true for mouthguards, as an ill-fitting mouthguard may swim around your mouth making it hard to breathe and speak, which is definitely a distraction and definitely not providing the protection you need.

Custom mouthguards are produced using your exact individual mouth structure, giving you a perfect fit, the best protection and no unnecessary distractions.

3. Teach your old man some new tricks

Not only does dad want you to be comfortable, he also wants you to succeed, as every father wants their children to perform at their absolute best. So, why are you still using out-of-date equipment?

Think about it: that distracting, uncomfortable boil-and-bite mouthguard you use is the exact same mouthguard design your father used when he was a young athlete. It’s the year 2014, athletic equipment has come a long way; and with the ability to actually enhance athletic performance, custom mouthguards are a great example of just how far gear has evolved.

Because a custom mouthguard is designed to your specific mouth structure, it allows for the optimal flow of oxygen. That improved breathing boosts your stamina and allows your muscles to get the oxygen levels they need. It also allows you to speak uninhibited, giving you better communication with your teammates.

These aren’t your father’s mouthguards … but he’ll sure be glad that you have one!

Forget giving him the same old tie this Father’s Day and make your father proud with a Gladiator Custom Mouthguard, the industry-leader in custom mouthguards.