Mouthguard question

[IronFist]

Ok I just bought a boxing mouthguard (to protect the teefs). It's one of those top and bottom one piece ones. But when I use it, after like 5 minutes my jaw muscles were sore cuz I keep biting down on it really hard (it's got the little hole in the middle so I can breath through it). How do I stop this?

Finally, I can't talk for **** when I have it in. Should I just get an upper one and leave that in so I can talk? Or is it worth it to have the bottom protection, too. The only thing I don't like is that to talk I have to take it out, and my hands are usually sweaty from grappling with sweaty guys and I don't want that stuff getting on my mouthguard and then going back in my mouth. Eww.

IronFist

[shaolin kungfu]

Sometimes if you soak the mouthguard in hot water for a couple minutes(until it is soft), and then put it in your mouth, it will make the mouthguard fit your mouth. This might take care of the soreness. I've only had a one piece, so i dont know if it will work for yours.

[Fred Sanford]

Sometimes if you soak the mouthguard in hot water for a couple minutes(until it is soft), and then put it in your mouth, it will make the mouthguard fit your mouth. \

you are supposed to do this, if the mouthguard isn't molded to your teeth it ain't gonna work so good.

[IronFist]

I did the molding thing. I was asking how to relax my jaw muscles.

IronFist

[carly]

Tensing your jaw muscle is indicative or tensing your body in general when fighting - relax!

[SevenStar]

Just don't bite down dude :D

The mouth guard is also for preventing knockouts as well - well, the big ones like you have are, anyway. The small ones that you are asking about may INCREASE the chance of you getting KOed. Stick with the big ones.

[Oso]

stop talking smack while you're fighting.




I hate mouthguards but after having a tooth chipped which led
to a crown (700 bucks) I wear mine most times.

the one I have is Whipps. It's ok but not near big enough of a
hole to breath through.