Boxing / Jaw

I am surprised I have not found any information on the internet about how boxing damages the jaw bone. This is my second year in boxing and my information from professional trainers and others is basically hearsay. What are the long term damages that boxing will do to your jaw? Do people have problems eating or talking? Everlast developed a mouthpiece that protects the upper and lower portion of the mouth. It will protect you by forcing you to keep your mouth closed.

Why do the MMA use a single upper mouthguard? Understand you can breath easier but isn't that dangerous?

Thanks,

Seabiscuit

It isnt long term damage your worried about,its immediate damage
Ignoring the biting your own tongue off issue
There are points along your jaw line that have nerves hot-wired to your brain,the mouth piece cushions the jarring action of getting hit there

One guy I trained had his broke twice, He is now cheif of Murder investigation at Scotland Yard so yes it can do damage.

Any good web links about the topic you might have?

Chew gum lots of gum everyday. The jaw has muscels and by chewing gum you build thoses muscels. Ask George Chevalo one of the best chins in boxing.

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Originally Posted by the duke

Chew gum lots of gum everyday. The jaw has muscels and by chewing gum you build thoses muscels.

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give it a try

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Originally Posted by Scrap

One guy I trained had his broke twice, He is now cheif of Murder investigation at Scotland Yard so yes it can do damage.

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Gordy gotcha !!!

Good one !