“Use a Mouth Guard and Save Yourself Some Trouble”
June 23, 2025
Every time I read a proverb that suggests guarding my mouth and tongue, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. Since I was a catcher, I feared catching high velocity pitches or foul tips that could knock out my teeth or injure my jaw. The mouth guard offered protection, peace of mind, and a “retirement” from my softball days with my teeth and jaw intact. Now, as I remember those days, the mouth guard serves as a good object lesson…