I noticed that most of the GP guys are using these now, not just Rossi.
It got me thinking, so I had a quick look about the net and stumbled across a very very good reason to use one...
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It not only protects your teeth, but it also helps protect your brain. While wearing a mouthpiece, it creates a small gap at the end of your mandible( jaw bone ), this in turn helps prevent concusions and brain bruising.
DISCLAIMER: I am in no means a doctor of any type. This is information gathered from both my Dentist and Primary Care Physician. |
...and a follow up to that post...
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Mouthguards counteract brain damage and don't just prevent your teeth from getting bashed in (although they do protect against that as well).
I would stay away from the $8.- generic pieces you find at the drugstore. Sports doctors do not recommend stock or boil-and-bite mouthguards due to their lack of retention and protection.
Ask your dentist about pressure laminated custom mouthguards, and tell him what you're going to use it for. Mouthpieces for motorcyclists are sometimes smaller than mouthpieces used by football players or full contact fighters. Expect to pay in the neighborhoood of $100.- to $200.- for a good custom guard.
With all that said, I don't currently wear a mouthguard. I've simply been too busy and lazy to get fitted. But getting a good custom one is pretty high on my list of priorities.
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I guess this would be a good idea for road riders as well as racers.
What do you think?
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