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Do you wear a mouthguard when you ride?

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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
I saw Mr. Bishops post and liked it. So, I thought this might be a good question to post up. I do not use one, although almost every kid I coach does. I coach freestyle not racing.
Oct 22 2010 3:19PM
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41st
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I currently still have braces and my teeth are weak so I probably will wear one this year after chipping a tooth last year.
Oct 23 2010 1:38PM
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prophet
Posts: 4737 - Karma: 1,096
implant peg, knocked it out and broke the one next to it with a knee to face.
Oct 24 2010 2:50AM
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dmc12380
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didnt no so many football players skied
Oct 24 2010 3:07AM
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Austeeze
Posts: 807 - Karma: 18

keep it in my jacket pocket, put it on when i go on bigger features

Oct 24 2010 3:19AM
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sack
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 147
I have one of those! it sucks.
Oct 24 2010 3:22AM
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Mr.DarthVader
Posts: 1322 - Karma: 556
i wear one because braces are really expensive
Oct 24 2010 9:04AM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
Don't buy a cheap do-it-yourself one. They're shit. Dangerous even. Get your dentist to make you a real one.
Oct 24 2010 10:05AM
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snomaster
Posts: 3346 - Karma: 5,776
explain...
you mold it to your teeth in hot water. its the same as those fooseball players wear. the low cost ones can be pretty bomber and the one I got says they will cover for up to $10k of dental work if it doesn't work. I'm not talking about some Halloween costume version.

I say good to go. but you can pay your dentist's 400% markup if you want.
Oct 24 2010 10:29AM
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jibnut
Posts: 3038 - Karma: 304
Got me worried now. This will be my first season with a mouthguard and I got mine from some sports place and it has the $10 grand insurance deal. But do they not work if you fall?
Oct 24 2010 10:31AM
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snomaster
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they work. don't worry, be HAPPY!
Oct 24 2010 10:45AM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
An type you mould yourself does not fit as well as a professionally made one.

It's like buying a cheap helmet. Either buy a good one or don't bother.
Oct 24 2010 12:55PM
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JahJahBinks
Posts: 3567 - Karma: 461
You are truly one of the most rebellious members on NS, congratulations.
Oct 24 2010 1:04PM
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Chompo.
Posts: 4952 - Karma: 88
I always have one in my pant pockets. I usually just pop it in when I'm trying stuff or doing something big... It also gives you a false sense of encouragement which can be good and make you think ur gonna stomp something that you will, or you just wreck
Oct 24 2010 1:15PM
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Sklar
Posts: 8864 - Karma: 31,612
i don't even have a dentist one for football, the chep kind has always done me fine in football and skiing
Oct 24 2010 1:25PM
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FreeBallin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 17
nope

as far as I see it, I have way more to worry about(spinal injuries..think about Brad, collapsed lungs, etc).

I would invest in some proper spinal/upper body protection looooonngg before i would consider the mouth guard argument.


Oct 24 2010 1:31PM
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smltownjibba
Posts: 246 - Karma: 7
busted out my two front's riding bmx so now I do wear one sometimes. but whatever. I just keep it in my jacket and use it for sketchy drops or new tricks
Oct 24 2010 1:56PM
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j.saaaarela
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I got one from my orthodontist. Definitely worth the extra $ to get it done there than to get one from walmart--it fits my mouth so much better. I also wear one of these:

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i dont even realize im wearing it most of the time.

Oct 24 2010 3:13PM
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j.saaaarela
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dammit:

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Oct 24 2010 3:15PM
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Most-D
Posts: 729 - Karma: 1,088
I chiped a tooth last season when the light was really flat. Since then I've been wondering about the mouthguard situation. Defineately going to bring my hockey one with me this season.
Oct 24 2010 3:25PM
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