Video: Defender Mouthguard Explained

Defender Mouthguard protects against possible causes of concussions during an athletic event as explained by Defender employees Oct. 20, 2010 in West Nyack.


Helmets aren’t the only pieces of equipment that can play a role in the prevention of concussions. The owner of a new custom-fit mouthguard supplier in West Nyack, Defender Mouthguards, believes its thorough molding process and improved technology can help limit an athlete’s susceptibility to concussions.

The ball joint that allows the mouth to open and close sits in the base of the skull and can fire into the temporal lobe on impact, causing a head injury.

“If a mouthguard has cushion, it keeps the lower jaw slightly open,” Defender Mouthguards founder Joe Pipolo said. “It’s no longer jammed inside the socket.”

To custom-fit its products, a Defender technician pours a stone model of an athlete’s teeth and laminates the mouthguard on top of the model multiple times.

To learn more about Defender Mouthguards as well as other measures to prevent concussions visit LoHud.com.

Posted in

Lacrosse Playground

In 2009, Adam O’Neill, Harry Alford and Thomas Alford launched Lacrosse Playground as the preeminent site for lacrosse gearheads. For years Lacrosse Playground provided lacrosse fans with tutorials and tips on how to string a lacrosse head, up-close looks at the gear the top players used and sneak peeks at equipment and uniforms before they were released. More than 10 years and millions of visits later, Lacrosse Playground has relaunched with a focus on storytelling. Our mission is to provide comprehensive coverage of the latest lacrosse news, share insights into the sports betting and fantasy lacrosse world and showcase the lifestyles and personalities of the sport of lacrosse through articles, videos and podcasts.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.