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  • Mouthguard for light sparring?

    I'm a beginner student of JKD, and at the end of each class we have a light boxing sparring session. Now I've seen some students put on mouthguards, and I'd like to do the same. My question is this:

    Is there a significant difference in protection between a single and a double mouthpiece? Is there a particular brand you would recommend?

    I was going to go for the simplest, cheapest single one like this, before I started to doubt whether it'd be sufficient:

    Academy Of Karate - Martial Arts Supply Inc. ($2.50)
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    Here's a basic double version
    Academy Of Karate - Martial Arts Supply Inc. ($4.50)
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    and then they get fancier and more expensive Academy Of Karate - Martial Arts Supply Inc. ($27)
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    My goal is to prevent the expensive porcelain veneers in my mouth from being knocked out by a stray punch. Which kind of a mouthguard would I need?

  • #2
    I asked my dentist and he told me to get the kind that you boil so it gets soft and will mold to your teeth. I told him that was all mouth-guards and he shrugged. I usually use a single (top only) mouth guard and I've never had a problem. You might want to experiment with them to decide what you like best but IMHO there's no reason to spend more than you have to for a fancy one.

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    • #3
      i got one from my dentist. Forget the brand but was designed for extreme sports and boxing ect.

      Cost me $275AUSD for it.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Zahra View Post

        My goal is to prevent the expensive porcelain veneers in my mouth from being knocked out by a stray punch. Which kind of a mouthguard would I need?

        I'd talk with your dentist about this, Im sure they'd give you a good idea of what you should get, I've never had veneers haha so Im not to sure personally, best ta ask your dentist!

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