🦷 Protecting Athletes: Mouthguards, Oral Health & Sports Safety with Dr. Ingersoll
In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, Dale sits down with Dr. Ingersoll, a San Diego–based sports dentist who specializes in creating custom mouthguards designed specifically for athletes.
Not all mouthguards provide the same fit, comfort, or level of protection. Dr. Ingersoll breaks down the different types of mouthguards available—from basic boil-and-bite options to professionally fitted custom mouthguards—and explains what athletes, parents, and coaches should consider when choosing the right protection.
We also discuss:
🥊 The different types of athletic mouthguards
🦷 Why proper fit, comfort, and durability matter
🤼 What type of mouthguard may work best for wrestlers
💥 Protecting the teeth, mouth, and jaw from sports-related injuries
🧠 The relationship between mouthguards, impact protection, and concussion safety
🪥 Oral hygiene and its connection to overall health
👨👩👧👦 What parents should know about protecting young athletes
🏆 Why prevention should be part of every athlete’s training plan
Whether you are a wrestler, parent, coach, athletic trainer, official, or youth sports professional, this conversation provides practical information to help athletes compete with greater confidence while prioritizing long-term health and safety.
🎥 Full episode available on YouTube August 4!
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