Category : Safety
by Makura Sport Team | May 24, 2019
Athletes who participate in contact sports like American football, rugby, and boxing know how important it is to wear a mouthguard. Their sports are highly physical, and the risks for dental injuries are high. Yet those who take part in non-contact sports may be more... read more
by Makura Sport Team | Jan 17, 2019
MMA is an intense sport. It has the highest injury rate of any contact sport (23% among MMA fighters versus 23% in professional boxing, 8% in taekwondo, and 4% in judo) and over 60% of all injuries sustained are to the head. It’s for this reason that having the right... read more
by Makura Sport Team | Dec 14, 2018
Today, over 1.5 million people in countries around the world play ice hockey. It can be a thrilling and fast-moving game to take part in, but without the right protection (mouthguards included), it can also be dangerous. The average ice hockey puck weighs about 70... read more
by Makura Sport Team | Sep 20, 2018
With school underway, parents have a lot on their shopping lists. There are new clothes and shoes to be added to the wardrobe and school supplies to be replenished, but have you thought about a new mouthguard? Although it may not be immediately obvious, this is the... read more
by Makura Sport Team | Jul 11, 2018
Rugby is a fast, physical, and intense sport. With the average player making more than 20 tackles per game, it’s no surprise that one in four players is injured during the course of a season. In addition to scrum caps and pads, one of the most important pieces of... read more
by Makura Sport Team | Mar 28, 2018
Mouthguard cleanliness isn’t always a top priority for every athlete. After a tough game, it’s easy to come off the field, rub your hands on your shirt to wipe off some of the excess dirt and sweat, and then reach up to pull your mouthguard out before tossing it into... read more
