Shock Doctor Single/Double Braces Mouthguard with Upper and Lower Teeth Protection for Sports — Instant Fit Technology with No Moulding or Boiling for Youth and Adult Sizes

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Yes, if you're playing a sport that requires a mouthguard normally, then you should also wear a mouthguard for that sport when you have braces. If you’re regularly practicing full contact boxing, getting a customised gum shield is more efficient against injury, as well as being super comfortable. There are three main types of mouthguards that you can purchase from expert retailers and orthodontists. As a mouthguard is mainly used to protect your vulnerable front teeth, not the molars, some wiggle room at the back is fine. This means they can be heated and remodelled frequently as your braces adjust to your teeth’s shape over time, whilst also allocating enough room for your brace brackets and wire.

The mouthguard, which can be used by those with or without braces, is made of FDA approved silicone-grade materials and is latex and BPA free. For common or less severe impactive injuries, mouthguards will still protect your teeth while wearing braces. Becoming accustomed to having foreign objects on your teeth, the added cleaning and care requirements, and the occasional discomfort of adjustments can all take some getting used to.Otherwise, you are risking damaging the brace brackets, which can delay the orthodontic treatment period. They welcomed me with open arms and their friendly atmosphere made me feel so comfortable and confident! Finally, it is all about practicality, and your mouthguard should do its job – protect your teeth and mouth at all times. The OPRO Instant Custom-Fit mouthguards feature a patented fin technology that accurately moulds around your teeth, creating a dental gum shield impression, without having to wait.

In contact sports, such as wrestling and MMA, mouth guards worn on the bottom teeth will protect athletes' lips and tongue from getting cut by the sharp brackets.If a double mouthguard is restricting your only other airway, you will tire quickly and become easier to hit. In this article we’re going to take you through everything you need to know about mouthguards for boxing and combat sports.

Mouth guards should be changed every season or term as mouth guards become less effective over time. You don’t want to go to the trouble – and sometimes expense – of having braces fitted, just to have them damaged while you are either exercising or doing sports.Our specialist orthodontist offers services and treatmentsto transform smiles for patients in Toowong, Ashgrove, Auchenflower, Bardon, Chapel Hill, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Paddington, Sherwood, St Lucia, Taringa.

Wearing a brace mouthguard is highly beneficial in reducing the risk of tooth injuries and ultimately preventing athletes from having to pay expensive treatment to repair their braces.The American Dental Association recommends choosing a mouthguard that allows players to talk, breathe and drink with ease, while remaining in the mouth during the entire game or practice.