NOTE: The authors would like to stress and emphasize that the above information is theory ONLY and has not yet been proven in the medical/dental literature. We DO NOT support the claims made by mouthguard manufacturers and other dentists that there is a definite relationship between mouthguards and cerebral concussion. Until it is proven in the medical literature, this stand will continue. Athletic mouthguards, until proven different, are primarily for the reduction of orofacial injury.

I have been doing some research and all of the articles, including the one that Will started this thread with, states that Mouthguards DO NOT PREVENT CONCUSSIONS. I have been looking into purchasing Jake a mouthguard because I do think it may be beneficial to his teeth. With that being said, I can not find a USA Wrestling mouthguard.

It definitely should not be mandated. Although I'm sure it will be as soon as USA Wrestling decides they can make some money off of it. They will probably mandate that they need to be replaced or certified every month. Wonder who will make the money off of that? Sell 6 mouth guards a year at $20 a piece for each wrestler...$120 more a year per wrestler. How many wrestlers are just in the state of Kansas...now I'm starting to see why this is so important. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I stand corrected on not finding any wrestling mouthguards. Blue Chip seems to have a nice selection. I'm going to see if Jake wants one. No problem getting one because we think its a good idea.