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Originally Posted by Nage Waza
Protected from what? Direct impact of an object against a mouth guard is much lower risk than simply head contact or jaw contact, resulting in the teeth smashing together. Mouth Guards also cushion blows to the head reducing other injuries. A full face shield does nothing for these types of injuries, but used with the mouth guard they are really good, compared to nothing.
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the original post mentioned he wanted to be protected from flying pucks. to my knowledge and experience on the ice, a mouth guard won't do you much good if you get a puck or a stick in the face. a full face shield will protect you from both of them.