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Lexingtongue
Guest
I chipped a tooth at the gym yesterday clenching my teeth whilst lifting. Is there a way to combat this happening again?
Lewberry pie
Striker
Mouth guard, you can get ones which claim to align your jaw so you can lift more, which is probably a lot of shit but a mouth guard is what ya want
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Lexingtongue
Guest
Is there a specific site or brand I need to be looking at?
Lewberry pie
Striker
6ds mouthpiece is if you want to try out the jaw alignment one, if not then have a look at whichever one you want that's cheap if it's just for your teeth
Pricey
Central Defender
That's what I got, just a cheap boxing one from SD, gives me something to bite down on and makes sure my teeth don't "slip" over each other.
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Deleted member 26533
Guest
Mouthguard, but try focusing on pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth whilst bracing abdominals as if you're about to be punched when lifting
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Lexingtongue
Guest
Yeah, I'm trying to alter the way I, erm, use my mouth while I'm lifting. Harder than you'd imagine, like, but needs must when your teeth are concerned. Still probably pick up a guard next time I'm out and about.
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Lexingtongue
Guest
Reet, lads, I finally bought a guard but it basically makes me feel like I wanna vomit when it's in my mouth. Just set it in boiling water and it's still the same, really. Should I try this again? Any other suggestions or am I just going to have to deal with chipped teeth? 
Idlewild Mackem
Striker
Try a different mouth guard mate, they're all different. I've been through loads kickboxing and am still looking for one that I'm happy with. Loads of different fits.Reet, lads, I finally bought a guard but it basically makes me feel like I wanna vomit when it's in my mouth. Just set it in boiling water and it's still the same, really. Should I try this again? Any other suggestions or am I just going to have to deal with chipped teeth?
Charmless Man
Striker
You can get one properly fitted by a dentist iirc.
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Lexingtongue
Guest
The problem seems to have sorted itself. The shield seems to have formed around my teeth more firmly now and I'm not having the retching any more. I was slightly ill at the time of that post so maybe that had something to do with my problem, too.
