Breaking News: There’s A Mouthguard Your Athletes Will Actually Love!
Let’s be honest, mouthguards aren’t typically an athlete’s favorite piece of athletic equipment. You may notice that your players “forget” them in their locker or gym bag or they flat out just lose them altogether. More than any other piece of gear, mouthguards seem to be mistreated the most — from being chewed up and […]
Mouthguards: Do You Know The Difference Between Your Choices?
With so much to think about preparing for a game, the last thing on your mind is your protective gear — especially a piece of equipment as seemingly insignificant as a mouthguard. Sure, there are plenty of mouthguard options, but they’re all basically the same, right? The $15 one can’t be that much different from […]
Mouthguard Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Mouthguard That’s Right For You
When it comes to purchasing a mouthguard, there are many different options — from types and styles to the design, material and special features. For a small piece of equipment, mouthguard choices have become very complicated. But that’s simply because mouthguards are an essential component of player protection. While the options and choices may seem […]
How Do Coaches And Athletic Trainers Benefit From Custom Mouthguards?
When it comes to mouthguards, there’s no doubt that a properly fitting, custom mouthguard benefits your athletes. But did you know that those custom mouthguards provide you and your team advantages too? It’s true! Here are four ways you benefit from giving your players custom mouthguards: 1. Less Injuries, More Availability In sports, the best […]
It’s Not Just Logos: What Makes A Custom Mouthguard “Custom”
In a world of infinite options and choices for nearly everything that you own, it would be easy to assume that the “custom” part of a custom mouthguard refers to the personalized logos, colors and text you’re able to add to your mouthguard. While full personalization makes your mouthguard a valuable and unique piece of […]
Protective Equipment: How Long Should Your Mouthguard Last?
Like all athletic equipment, mouthguards take some wear and tear over the course of a long season. And because the mouth is an especially harsh environment, your mouthguard may take even more of a beating than things like shoulder pads or your helmet. The question is, how long does your mouthguard last? Should you replace […]
Protect Your Protection: How To Properly Clean Your Mouthguard
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but your mouthguard gets fairly dirty. After all, it does mostly reside in your mouth — and we know that isn’t the cleanest environment. Your mouthguard is a great place for any food or bacteria stuck in your teeth to end up. And that may be detrimental to your […]
Are You Using Approved Protection? Make Sure You Read This!
FACT: The American Dental Association and the Academy for Sports Dentistry recommend a professionally made, properly fitted custom mouthguard for all contact and collision sports. FACT: The Academy for Sports Dentistry states a custom mouthguard is 1000% more protective than any other type of mouthguard. FACT: The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recently released a new position statement […]
When It Comes To The Best Braces Mouthguard, There’s Really Only One Option
Your braces are an expensive and important long-term investment; and that means you need to keep them safe, especially while playing sports. Whether the sport you’re playing is contact or non-contact, athletics doesn’t just increase your chance of suffering an orofacial injury — an injury to your mouth or face — but also the chance […]
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 […]
