Proper mouth protection is recommended by Sanborn Orthodontics
when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, this
protection becomes essential. Injuries to your mouth can not only damage your
teeth, but your braces could break and cut open your lip.
Full Facial Guards
Full facial guards are often used in football and offer
protection to your mouth from most injuries. Even with full facial protection,
you may benefit from additional mouth protection. While your face is protected
from outside impact, you could still suffer from cuts or damage to your braces
from internal impact.
Mouth Guards
Mouthguards referred to as boil-and-bites can be purchased at
many retail stores. As the name implies, these guards are boiled in water to
heat and soften the material. While the guard is still warm, you place it in
your mouth and bite down gently. This causes the guard to form to the shape of
your mouth for the best
protection or fit.
No matter what type of sport you participate in, a mouthguard
can protect your braces. Even an activity as seemingly harmless as table tennis
can result in a contact injury. The Academy for Sports Dentistry states that a
properly fitted mouthguard should not interfere with any athletic activity.
Sanborn Orthodontics will provide you with properly fitting
mouth protection to ensure the safety of your braces and your teeth. We will be
glad to answer any questions you have so you can continue the activities you
enjoy with little concern. If you do suffer any injuries to your mouth or
braces during sporting activities, please contact us immediately. The sooner we
can care for your mouth, the better the results will be.
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