Is using a mouthguard a good idea in bjj?

[Pavy]

i am a white belt in bjj. I am wondering if accidental hits in the face due to the close quarters of the sport are enough that getting a mouthguard is a good option. If it is a good reason, what brand is best for bjj?

 

[Slothbroth]

Yes, a hit to the the mouth is a real risk. Don't lose teeth to an accidental knee.

Real custom fit mouth guards that use your impression are the best, not just a cheaper, less protective boil and bite.

Something like this company:

https://trufitcustoms.com/products/sports-mouthguard

 

[Foppa21]

i am a white belt in bjj. I am wondering if accidental hits in the face due to the close quarters of the sport are enough that getting a mouthguard is a good option. If it is a good reason, what brand is best for bjj?

It wouldn't hurt. Injuries to the teeth/mouth are definitely real in contact sports

 

[NoSmilez]

It doesn't hurt. Just wear it. You are going to meet some other white belt that is going to squeeze your mouth/face until it bleeds instead of your neck.

 

[Romulas]

i am a white belt in bjj. I am wondering if accidental hits in the face due to the close quarters of the sport are enough that getting a mouthguard is a good option. If it is a good reason, what brand is best for bjj?

Spend the hundred and get a custom molded one. If you break, knock out or chip even 1 tooth it will cost you multiples more then $100 dollars to fix.

The custom ones are so good now that you don't even realize you have one in.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

 

[GearSolidMetal]

 

[ChessJitsu]

a lot of people choose not to wear it for grappling, including Chael Sonnen who wrestled since he was a toddler.

pros of wearing mouth guard = less likely to tap to untechnical chokes, protects teeth

cons of wearing mouth guard = inconvenient/uncomfortable

I don't even wear them for tournaments anymore because I don't want to gag after a tough weightcut but maybe I'll sing a different tune if I lose a tooth.

 

[RemyR]

Yep.

No need for a heavy duty one for pure grappling though. I'm a big fan of Sisu mouth guards. Very comfortable to wear and don't interfere with breathing. Relatively cheap too.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

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[WhiteMousse]

I've caught an unintentional knee a couple times. I think it's rare enough such that it's hard to make a case enough

 

[TheMoa]

I chipped a tooth rolling, nothing major but it wasn't even an inadvertent strike. I was mouth breathing at that point, gave my arm to scape side control and create a scramble.. I bit hard on the roll lol.
Looking to buy one now

 

[Foppa21]

a lot of people choose not to wear it for grappling, including Chael Sonnen who wrestled since he was a toddler.

pros of wearing mouth guard = less likely to tap to untechnical chokes, protects teeth

cons of wearing mouth guard = inconvenient/uncomfortable

I don't even wear them for tournaments anymore because I don't want to gag after a tough weightcut but maybe I'll sing a different tune if I lose a tooth.

I should wear mine all the time training but sometimes I forget it in my bag and our locker is miles away from the mat so I get lazy.

Never worn one from a tournament though. Been headbutted under the chin before and lucky to avoid injury there but for me, it's the 5% or so of being able to breath every so slightly easier.

 

[ChickenBrother]

Yep.

No need for a heavy duty one for pure grappling though. I'm a big fan of Sisu mouth guards. Very comfortable to wear and don't interfere with breathing. Relatively cheap too.

+1 for Sisu. I cringe a little paying up for just a small sheet of plastic, but they're significantly thinner and more comfortable than other mouthguards and I've tried many over the years. I wouldn't trust them for striking but they're perfect for grappling and don't restrict breathing at all.

 

[Cole train]

Hell yes

 

[DoctorTaco]

+1 for Sisu. I cringe a little paying up for just a small sheet of plastic, but they're significantly thinner and more comfortable than other mouthguards and I've tried many over the years. I wouldn't trust them for striking but they're perfect for grappling and don't restrict breathing at all.

The fact you can remold them or sort of “spot mold” them after they’re set to make adjustments is a huge selling point

 

[ChickenBrother]

The fact you can remold them or sort of “spot mold” them after they’re set to make adjustments is a huge selling point

Is that not the norm? I've only ever used "boil and bite" mouthpieces that mold to your teeth, and you can reheat and refit them anytime. I thought all standard mouthpieces were like that except the fancy dental mold ones that are expensive AF.

 

[DoctorTaco]

Is that not the norm? I've only ever used "boil and bite" mouthpieces that mold to your teeth, and you can reheat and refit them anytime. I thought all standard mouthpieces were like that except the fancy dental mold ones that are expensive AF.

You sort of can, but they get weird and mushy

 

[Foppa21]

Is that not the norm? I've only ever used "boil and bite" mouthpieces that mold to your teeth, and you can reheat and refit them anytime. I thought all standard mouthpieces were like that except the fancy dental mold ones that are expensive AF.

I haven't used boil and bites for close to 20 years now but I never had a good experience reheating them continuously. Eventually you just bite through them on the remold