Skate Blog

Getting hit in the mouth is no fun no matter what. Skate Ratz, Loveland's trusted skate shop, sells a variety of mouth guards that will help protect your pearly whites when you're out there skating. Not sure you need a mouth guard? Keep reading!Why are mouth guards so important anyway? Firstly, mouth guards help to protect your teeth from traumatic dental and jaw injuries. You'll also find protection from chipped, missing, or broken teeth, and even root fractures when you wear your mouth guard. …

Let's face it - no matter how old you are - there's something that's just undeniably cool about skating. However, skating can also be an easy way to injure yourself, especially if you're skating in the wrong place or you're not wearing the proper protective gear. Here at your trusted Loveland skate shop, we're here to give you some safety tips to reduce your risk of injury.Firstly, let's take a look at why safety is important. If you think about it, every time you get on your board or lace up yo …