People pay a lot of attention to the Winter Olympics and like to watch skiing competitions. So some netizens discovered that Gu Ailing was biting something in her mouth during the game, which also puzzled them. This thing is a brace, and it also comes with a rope that can be hung around the neck like a whistle. It is normal to wear braces when skiing. It is a very good habit to protect your teeth and reduce damage to the tongue from impact.

What is in the mouth?

We must know that the current live video broadcast is very clear, so the audience can clearly see Gu Ailing's facial expressions and various actions on the screen. Therefore, some viewers discovered that Gu Ailing seemed to be wearing a mask in her mouth, and it was still hanging around her neck. In fact, this is not a mask, it is just a brace. You can wear it during the game. You can compete after the game. It is very convenient to hang it directly around your neck. Moreover, this brace is specially designed to fit Gu Ailing's teeth and looks very beautiful.

What do braces do?

If you fall while skiing, your head is protected by a helmet, but your mouth is not protected. Your teeth may bite your tongue during the fall. Therefore, wearing braces can protect your teeth and prevent your tongue from being injured, which is very good. If the athlete does not wear braces, his teeth will be injured and his tongue will have blood stains, which is very bad. Not only will there be such facilities in ski competitions, but also in ice hockey competitions. And the mouthguard can not only reduce the impact of external force on the brain, but also play an anti-shock role, reducing the risk of concussion.

Summary

Therefore, there are many protective measures on athletes to prevent athletes from getting injured during the competition. In addition to wearing braces, athletes also wear relatively strong protective helmets and wear gloves on their hands.