Seven solid reasons to protect your mouth.

1: PROTECT YOUR TEETH

A mouth guard will stop your teeth from being smashed out or chipped to pieces. Having no teeth makes it impossible to eat and a hefty dental bill will only add insult to injury.

What’s more, although fighters don’t pride themselves on their pretty-boy appearance, it’s not cool to have a dodgy smile unless you’re Flavor Flav. 

2: PREVENT CONCUSSION

Wearing a mouth guard can reduce concussions by half, so if you want to last beyond the first round then it’s time to invest in one.

3: IT’S CHEAP

With some mouth guards costing as little as $5.00, you can avoid breaking your teeth and the bank.

4: SAVE YOUR JAW

Sudden impact can break or dislocate the jaw. It can also permanently damage the jaw’s joints. Your gumshield can help prevent this.

5: AVOID NECK INJURY

If punched hard enough, your lower jaw can get jammed into your upper jaw. Because the muscles in your neck run up into your lower jaw, this can result in neck injury.

A mouth guard will seriously reduce the chances of this happening.

6: YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE

Mouth guards now come in a range of colours and aesthetics.

You can opt for a basic look or go for all-out psychological warfare by sporting a pair designed to look like fangs as worn by Dan Hardy. 

7: THEY’RE COMFORTABLE

Moulded guards from a specialist or dentist will give you the best fit, though ‘boil and bite’ can be snug if good quality.

A comfortable, secure fit will mean your chomp protector is less likely to fly out when you take one to the jaw.