Stephen Curry, Who Practices an Unhygienic Habit That Had Doctors Worried, Has a Peculiar Fear That Fans May Not Know

Aug 21, 2022 | 5:30 PM EDT

Stephen Curry, Who Practices an Unhygienic Habit That Had Doctors Worried, Has a Peculiar Fear That Fans May Not Know

Aug 21, 2022 | 5:30 PM EDT

There is undeniable proof to suggest that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is one of the most iconic players ever. The 2022 NBA winner is widely regarded as the man to change the way the game is played. Curry’s elite shooting prowess allows him to take shots from far out which has influenced millions around the world.

Moreover, Curry has a signature style of chewing his mouth guard. The former MVP has had this habit since his college days and it has become quite a trademark in the NBA.

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However, American doctors were concerned regarding Steph’s habit. A dental expert once said, “When he’s chewing it like that, he’s destroying the integrity of the mouth guard. So it’s not going to be beneficial for him, it’s not going to protect him properly.”

In addition to this, the expert also talked about the danger of bacteria entering Steph’s mouth while he puts back his mouth guard during a game.

Interestingly enough, it seems Curry does care about hygiene. Despite all his antics with the mouth guard, Curry hates it when people sneeze without covering their mouths. This was revealed during a Golden State Warriors Q and A session on Facebook.

What effect does the mouth guard have on Stephen Curry?

Stephen Curry and his mouth guard have almost become synonymous at this point in time. If you have noticed Curry put on a show on the court, it is certain you might have noticed him chewing on his mouth guard at some point of time.

Interestingly enough, during an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, Steph explained that chewing his mouth guard calms him down. Moreover, this habit of his really kicks in before free throws.

A study conducted on him confirms the same. According to popular reports in 2016, Curry shoots better while chewing his mouth guard. He made 92% of his free throws when chewing on the mouthguard, compared to 89% when he kept the mouthguard in place.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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