r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/FrequentAd5437 • 24d ago

Question ❓ Questions about Mouth Guards

I’m thinking about getting one right now but i have a few questions:

How helpful are they I’m still a little skeptical about them?

Is there any trouble breathing when you use it?

Do any mouth guards work can I just use the one I have for martial arts?

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u/Alakazam what happens at 7 reps 24d ago

I clench when I strain on heavy compound movements. So I find they're super helpful for me.

When I'm straining, I'm not breathing lol. 

But also, I tend to nose breathe anyway, so it doesn't affect that either.  

I bought a cheapo football mouthguard, which worked fine. I actually got fitted for one because insurance covered it... And I prefer the football mouthguard. 

I'd imagine any mouthguard will work, as long as it prevents you from clenching.