Is it common to wear a mouthpiece in baseball?
If so, any recommended brands?
i see it a lot on kids w/ braces, but for those that are not in braces, is it a good idea to use a mouthpiece?
Player is a MIF and pitcher.
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Our orthodontist even gave my son a mouth piece to wear, but he did not like it and would not wear it.
I have noticed that the infielders in girls softball are wearing the game face, face masks, but I don't see any boys wearing them.
I have noticed that the infielders in girls softball are wearing the game face, face masks, but I don't see any boys wearing them.
The girls are thirty feet closer to the hitter.
Though I have not seen many people use a mouthpiece I would recommend it because a few days ago my friend was at first when he missed the scoop and got him. Popped him in the mouth, lucky for him it was a soft ball, but he was still bleeding. This is not new though he got hit in the mouth before and chipped him tooth.
I know of one young man on my son's Varsity team that wears one. He plays P, 2B typically...My son wouldn't wear one even when he had braces...
Your dentist can make a custom fitted mouth guard that fits perfectly over his top teeth. There are many benefits to wearing a mouth guard. It has been proven in other sports that a mouth guard can help prevent severe concussions. Obviously it also helps prevent chipped/broken teeth.
the only problem is that a custom made mouth guard can be expensive ($200-400) but if it saves teeth it's worth every cent.
the only problem is that a custom made mouth guard can be expensive ($200-400) but if it saves teeth it's worth every cent.
Yes, when I played football I remember being taught to bite down when hitting as it engaged muscles that helped avoid concussions.
Every now and then, I'll see a pro infield baseball player using a mouthpiece; which is why I've asked it here. My son is willing to use one, but the (strapless) football types are too bulky. He doesn't want to look like Mick Jagger when he's playing. So, I guess the custom piece might be the way to go. 'Bout time I went to the dentist anyway. So, maybe I'll ask him what he recommends and charges for custom made mouthpiece.
Every now and then, I'll see a pro infield baseball player using a mouthpiece; which is why I've asked it here. My son is willing to use one, but the (strapless) football types are too bulky. He doesn't want to look like Mick Jagger when he's playing. So, I guess the custom piece might be the way to go. 'Bout time I went to the dentist anyway. So, maybe I'll ask him what he recommends and charges for custom made mouthpiece.
For those who have kids with braces - check your state association rules. Here in Delaware, a mouthpiece is mandatory if you have braces.
I personally would be using any kind of protection I could if I was out pitching against these bats the kids use today.
Here in Tampa the county requires players wear a mouthpiece during games . If caught , can be ejected , but usually umps make kids put them in .