Question from cymering
Hi Debra!
I hope that maybe I can find help here.
My son needs sparring gear for kis Karate lessons. I don’t think I have safer choices for the gloves and protective gear, all is made with plastics and vinyl. But I think that the risk of injury is worse…
My big problem is with the mouthguard. A piece of undescript plastic in his mouth, even if it is for 15 minutes twice a week…
I have found this website, http://www.mogosport.com/. They say all the things that are not in the mouthguard, but of course they do not say what it is really made of. No answer to my email yet.
Any advice?
Debra’s Answer
I don’t know what is in your mouth guard, but here is a previous post where it was known that the mouth guard used for teeth grinding was made from the type of plastic that releases BPA: Q&A: Bisphenol A Exposure From Plastic Mouth Guards.
I see on the website where it says, ” Our technology uses all natural ingredients, is latex and BPA free, and has passed all toxicity tests.”
It’s good that it’s BPA free. Ask them what the all natural ingredients are and for a copy of the toxicity tests it has passed.
Sounds like they are at least aware of the toxicity issues. That’s a good sign. So they should be willing to communicate with you about them. Follow up.
