Gum Shield = Gag

[sn11]

Hey, so i used to do rugby (woo') at my last school but had to quit because i couldnt wear a gum shield.

Now i know with a lot of MA's which involve sparring you need to wear a gum shield, so i was wondering is there any methods of wearing one that shouldn't make me spew everything i've ever ate/drank in my life up?

Or is this going to be a case of, keep wearing it and get used to it..?

If so... i'm gonna be sick a lot! lol but any advice greatly recieved, ta' much.

[spirez]

Just get used to it!
It's also worth noting that some are thicker and more gag-happy than others. I've got a pretty lightweight shock doctor pro (black and white one) and it's good enough for training. You can trim it down a bit too so that it doesn't go too far back in your mouth.

http://www.shockdoctor.com/mouthguards.html

I also use a gel max for fights but it's a lot thicker and i bit more uncomfortable.

Just wear it in training ALL of the time. Warm-up, pad work, bag work, sparring etc. Just get used to it and also you get used to breathing through your nose and keeping your mouth shut

[sn11]

another problem of mine since i have sinus issues which often mean i can't breath out of my nose!

I guess i'll just have to start taking sprays/medicines agin...

[Taffyleigh]

better to throw up a few times and get used to it than lose teeth.