Mouthguards: Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better; Smaller Isn’t More Comfortable
When it comes to protective equipment like mouthguards, there is a widely held belief that bigger is better — the more padding, the more protection — and smaller is more comfortable. However, this is actually a common misconception. The most important thing about protective gear is that it gives each individual athlete the proper protection […]
Athletes In Non-Contact Sports Need More Protection Than You Think
As an athlete who doesn’t play a contact sport, a mouthguard isn’t that important for you, right? Wrong. As we’ve stated in this space many times, athletes have a 33-56% chance of receiving an orofacial injury — an injury to the mouth or face — during their playing career. And guess what? A broken or […]
Mouths Are Not Created Equally: Do Your Athletes Have Specific Mouthguard Needs?
All individuals are unique in their own way — from different body types and builds, to personalities and identities — and that means that everyone has their own specific needs. When it comes to athletes, those needs could be extra protection for a specific sport or gear that’s catered to certain comforts. As a coach […]
National Facial Protection Month: 3 Tips To Help Protect Your Face
It’s April, National Facial Protection Month, and that means its time to help build awareness for safety in sports! As we’ve stated in this space many times, athletes have a 33-56% chance of receiving an orofacial injury — an injury to the mouth or face — during their playing career. And consider this: a broken […]
Is Your Team Prepared For The Playoffs? Here Are 4 Tips For A Deep Run
As winter quickly turns into spring, it’s the time of year where many sports — particularly basketball and hockey — are about to enter their postseasons. With the playoff push coming up, it’s time to step back and assess your team. What do you need to be prepared for the playoffs? Are there ways to […]
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