Don’t wear a retainer while wearing your mouthguard. Should you be wearing braces, your dentist will assist you in designing an appropriate mouthguard that will protect your braces as well as your teeth. Avoid chewing on or cut off pieces the mouthguard.

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Guarding your smile when playing sports is vital even if you wear braces. Mouthguards can safeguard your gums and teeth from injuries. If you play boxing, basketball hockey, football gymnastics and lacrosse, martial art such as racquetball or rugby, track and field skating ski and snowboarding skydiving or surfing, soccer water polo, volleyball or weightlifting It is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists that you wear a mouthguard.

Mouthguards in different types

Selecting the best mouthguard is vital. There are three main kinds of mouthguards made by a professional: the mouthguard that is pre-made, the “boil-and-bite” custom-fitted mouthguard and a custom-designed mouthguard created by your dentist. When choosing the right mouthguard, make sure to choose one that is resistant to tears and comfortable to your mouth, easy to keep clean and doesn’t hinder your breathing.

Pre-made mouthguards , such as boil-and-bite are available at a variety of sporting goods stores. Likewise, customized mouthguards are created by your dentist to offer maximum protection against mouth injuries. In the event that you are wearing braces, or retainers, it is important for you to use a mouthguard engaging in contact sports. The doctor will show you how to properly wear a mouthguard and also how to select the best mouthguard for your smile.

Take care of your mouthguard

As with a retainer braces or any other dental device, it is essential to maintain your mouthguard by keeping it correctly and keeping it clean and knowing when you should replace your mouthguard by a new one.

Mouth and jaw are among the most frequently sustained injuries by athletes. The goal should be to reduce the risk of suffering injuries from sports that affect your smile.