Little on Size Big on Protection

by Dan Brett, D.D.S

American Football Monthly July 2001 Issue OnlineMouthpieces are one of the required and fundamental pieces of equipment of football. Yet, many coaches do not realize that there are more options than just \"boil and bite\". Despite this requirement, a study of Arizona High School coaches states that 53% of coaches polled believes that not all of their players wore mouthguards. This same study shows that 33% of these same coaches believe they have the greatest influence over compliance of their athletes. Yet, many coaches do not realize that th...Login to Read More

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