If part of your fitness and exercise regime involves participating in contact sports; perhaps you should consider appropriate protection like a mouthguard. Martial arts like boxing, judo, jujitsu as well as sports like rugby and football are fantastic ways to keep fit and healthy. However there is generally a higher chance of getting an injury especially to important and expensive body parts. For example, the teeth.Teeth are greatly important for chewing and enjoying food, so it’s a good idea to protect them.
Types of mouthguards
When deciding on a mouthguard there are three main types. They are:
- Stock/ready made – these come in different sizes and offer little to no adjustment,
- “Boil and bite” – these are quite common now and offer a better fit that you can do at home, and
- Custom made – these are made by a dentist or a specialist to get an exact fit for your mouth; they give the best fit but expensive.
With the cost of “boil and bite” mouthguards being very cheap there is little point in getting a stock mouthguard these days. “Boil and bite” are straightforward to fit and the whole process in the name. All you need to do is put the mouthguard in some hot water (no need to boil these days) and wait a minute or so. Then you place the guard in your mouth in position and bite down until the mold sets. It is important to use your tongue to press the mouthguard into the roof of your mouth to get a good fit.
If you want to get a good value “boil and bite” mouthguard go here to have a look. This is a great option if you are just trying out a contact sport without a huge outlay. If you are doing contact sports regularly; it might be worth getting a custom mouthguard. It will be worth it for the extra comfort and protection. To find other products for your boxing training you can check out the kit we put together.