A mandatory element of equipment for various types of martial arts - boxing cap, is increasingly used in gaming disciplines. The question regarding the choice of protective equipment is of interest not only to fighters, but also to rugby players, hockey players, and representatives of other contact sports.
What is boxing capa used for? How to choose a reliable tool to protect the jaw and teeth? Let's try to answer the questions presented.
Appointment
Most users believe that the main purpose of the mouthpiece is to protect the teeth from damage. However, the device also performs a number of other equally important functions.
High-quality boxing mouthguard, designed according to the requirements of ergonomics, is an effective tool that can protect against concussion, all kinds of hemorrhages. Moreover, the device makes it possible to avoid jaw fracture and neck damage. The latter property is ensured by the quenching and distribution of the impact force, mitigation of its destructive force.
Types
Currently, there are several varieties of protective cap:
- Unilateral - put on the upper or lower jaw. They are the most common, demanded type of protective equipment in martial arts. This decision is preferred by the bulk of professional boxers, soccer players, rugby players.
- Bilateral - contain a special hole for air intake, protect both the lower and upper jaw. Such devices are not widely used due to their bulkiness and inconvenience to athletes. Despite this, the double-sided boxing mouth guard has additional protective qualities, saving the entire oral cavity from damage.
Quality
Standard
mouthguards of a budget class are made of ordinary rubber with the addition of latex. Since the material may contain a whole mass of harmful substances, the regular wearing of such products is fraught with the occurrence of allergic manifestations and the occurrence of poisoning.
As for high-quality expensive models, the latter are made from non-toxic, combined bases that do not contain allergens. Their use is safe for both adults and children.
A good box burl must contain a filler in the form of a gel-like material. Such a structure contributes to a better fit of the product to the structure of the jaw and features of the teeth, which is reflected in increasing the efficiency of shock absorption.
Price
The cost of more or less high-quality boxing caps starts at 20. e. The maximum price on the market for professional-style products is about 80. e.
Athletes who regularly train and take part in serious competitions are advised to pay attention to products worth about $ 30-50. Only in this case can one count on comfortable wearing and minimize the likelihood of significant damage.
Individual mouthguards
The most expensive are mouth guards made to order. Similar devices are being developed in dental clinics for casting the bite of a future user. During the manufacture of this type of cap, innovative materials are used. As a result, the athlete receives a product that provides the highest level of protection, comfortable operation and perfect compatibility with the oral cavity.
How to "cook" the mouthpiece?
How is boxing capa put on? Before proceeding with the use of a protective device, it is necessary to immerse it in boiling water. This allows you to soften the material and subsequently leave the imprints of your own teeth on the product.
In order to “cook” an ordinary burl, you must perform the following steps:
- boil water and prepare a vessel in advance for cooling the product;
- put the capa in boiling water for about 20-30 seconds, which is usually quite enough to soften the material;
- lower the device for a few seconds in cold water;
- rinse the oral cavity, and then put on the mouthpiece and make an impression of the teeth.
Before removing the mouthguard from the mouth, you must hold it in a pinched position for several minutes. This will leave a clear impression of the teeth on the inner surface of the product. In case of failure, you can try again, "digesting" the tray again.
Storage
It is customary to save boxing burl in an individual case, which contains a special antibacterial coating. After each subsequent use, the device is washed with running water, if necessary, cleaned with a brush with toothpaste. A mouth guard that contains a whole lot of dents and damage is recommended to be replaced.
Finally
What does boxing cap look like? Photos of individual versions of such protective devices can be seen in this material. As the results of recent studies show, such products protect not only teeth, but also the athlete’s face from damage no worse than a training
boxing helmet.When choosing this accessory, several factors must be considered. First of all, the mouthpiece should not exude unpleasant odors, cause pain to its owner, cause other discomfort. Preference should be given to the most durable, but at the same time extremely flexible products. A good mouth guard never makes breathing difficult and maintains integrity during the most severe shock loads.