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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.i dont know if it would be the organization paying for this . im pretty sure dental insurance would cover it.
Don't be so sure. Read the small print. Many plans (most) have exclusions for TMJ and nightguard/mouthguard coverage.......
Just my $0.02,
Hoo-boy yeah. I've had to pay out of pocket for normal nightguards that were essential for my teeth, let alone a $400 model designed to prevent concussions -- which are out of the dental insurers' realm.
In that same vein, I'd like to see what kind of mouthguards are currently being used by players. There are essentially three types of mouthguards:
1) the stock mouthguard that you wear and is designed to fit every mouth. It's better than nothing but just barely.
2) The boiled mouthguard that is molded to fit the person's unique bite and usually protects pretty well. Esserntially you boil it, bite into it and hold it until it cures to fit your mouth.
3) Custom made mouthguard that is fabricated after taking an impression
and sending it to a lab. These are the most accurate and if combined with a bite can reposition the TMJ to a more favorable position lessening the chances of injury.
It isn't a rule that pro football players must wear mouth guards?
I know we were required to wear em in high school.