Election 2016: What Did This Election Teach Us About Mouthguards?

This week, we got to celebrate what makes this country great: the democratic process.

No matter who you voted for this past Tuesday, we can all agree on one thing: the 2016 election is finally over!

While it was a long and grueling cycle, the election did teach us a few things — most of which are not appropriate to get into here. Let’s take a look at what the 2016 presidential election taught us about mouthguards:

We Need The Truth

Whether it’s fact-checking Trump or investigating Hilary’s emails, one of the biggest themes of the 2016 election was the truth. When electing officials, people need to know the truth about the candidate’s past, as well as their future intentions.

The same goes for mouthguards. It’s important to know exactly what is needed to keep you properly protected and which mouthguard meets those requirements. Not all mouthguards are created equally and it’s important to know the differences.

The truth is, a minimum of 4mm of protection is needed in all of the important impact zones for your particular sport. And those are facts!

Cut From A Similar Cloth

There are certain qualities that make a good leader and the President of the United States needs to be cut from a certain cloth. They need to have the ability to make many different people feel comfortable and get the country performing at optimal levels.

Your mouthguard should be cut from a similar cloth — but in a more literal sense. The cut and engineering of your mouthguard makes all the difference when it comes to your comfort.

It’s important to make sure there isn’t any extra or bulky material in areas where protection is less important than comfort. Any material in the soft palate area causes discomfort and, similarly, any material in the free flow space makes it difficult to speak and breathe clearly — which may actually cause a decline in athletic performance.

Represent You And Your Style

More so in this election than any other, the candidates varied greatly in presentation, style and viewpoints. It’s important to have a president or at least vote for the one that best represents you and your views.

The same goes for mouthguards. Your team gear and apparel represents you and what you identity with, as your jersey and helmet feature your team name and logo, your number and possibly your name. Why shouldn’t your mouthguard do the same?

From custom logos to team colors and personal identifications like name and number, your mouthguard won’t just represent you, but become your favorite part of your uniform.

While the 2016 presidential election has finally come to an end, there are many takeaways we learned from this election cycle — including the importance of truth, comfort and personal style.

Elect The Best

Author Bio

Bobbie Quinn, co-founder of Gladiator Custom Mouthguards, played both lacrosse and field hockey as a youth and went on to play Division 1 women’s lacrosse in college. Bobbie continues to play women’s league field hockey and enjoys watching her son play various sports.