mouth guards
Teeth protection devices
Mouth guards are protective devices worn over the teeth to prevent injury during sports or to reduce teeth grinding during sleep.
Athletes in contact sports wear them to cushion blows to the face: The boxer inserted his mouth guard before the first round.
Night guards serve a different purpose, protecting against the damage of bruxism.
Also called mouthpieces or gum shields.
One who speaks officially
- sparringPractice combat training
- punchStrike with fist
- jabQuick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
hook · cross · knockout · bout · rounds · ring · cornerman · trainer
Dental specialty for alignment
- bracesDental alignment devices
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- dentistOral care physician
- enamelHard glossy coating
bite · gums · grinding · clenching · TMJ · retainer · alignment · molars
Codified fighting systems
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- MMAHybrid combat sport
wrestling · kickboxing · grappling · striking · competition · dojo · belt · kumite
Protective head covering
- tackleGear or takedown
- gridironBarred frame for broiling
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
snap · huddle · cleats · facemask · chin strap · concussion · impact · collision
Adjusted to individual specifications
- stockGoods kept for sale
- moldableCapable of being shaped
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
thermoplastic · EVA · slim-fit · youth · adult · clear · colored · flavored
Hockey's rubber projectile
slapshot · goalie · boards · penalty box · face-off · NHL · visor · cage
Forceful contact or consequence
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- fitProper or healthy
- retentionContinued holding or possession
breathing · comfort · durability · thickness · coverage · safety · injury prevention
mouthpiece
One who speaks officially
uppercut · hook · cross · knockout · bout · rounds · ring · cornerman · trainer · gloves
orthodontics
Dental specialty for alignment
enamel · bite · gums · grinding · clenching · TMJ · retainer · alignment · molars · jaw
martial arts
Codified fighting systems
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
MMA · wrestling · kickboxing · grappling · striking · competition · dojo · belt · kumite · submission
helmet
Protective head covering
- tackleGear or takedown
- gridironBarred frame for broiling
- quarterbackPassing position in football
linebacker · snap · huddle · cleats · facemask · chin strap · concussion · impact · collision · NFL
custom-fit
Adjusted to individual specifications
silicone · thermoplastic · EVA · slim-fit · youth · adult · clear · colored · flavored · strapped
puck
Hockey's rubber projectile
checking · slapshot · goalie · boards · penalty box · face-off · NHL · visor · cage · helmet
impact
Forceful contact or consequence
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- fitProper or healthy
retention · breathing · comfort · durability · thickness · coverage · safety · injury prevention
- sporting goodsbaseballs, bats, baseball bats, balls, hockey pucks
- dental labdental lab, dental labs, dental technician, dentures, crowns
mouth guardshelmets
Protective head coverings
shin guards · chest protectors · knee pads · shoulder pads · goggles
mouth, guard, mouths, mouthed, mouthing, mouthy, guards, guarded, guarding