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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
I agree, however at one time it was accepted that wearing of mouth guards did reduce concussions. I heard it all the time during the 90's playing higher level rugby.
In fact 2 years ago at a coaches meeting for lacrosse I heard the same thing. A member of Red Deer Lacrosse stipulated that all kids needed to wear mouth guards to avoid concussion. When I questioned her, she could not respond.
I would suggest that the opinion on mouth guards and what they do regarding concussions is misunderstood by many in the populace.
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I heard it in Rugby too, mouthguards to prevent your teeth gnashing together/concussing you.
I had two concussions in two years playing rugby and quit the sport.