The integrated Ortho-Channel fits securely over braces, protecting the mouth from lacerations and provides an instant fit. Once your braces are off, throw out any mouthguards you had while wearing braces because they won’t fit. If you have any queries about the best type of mouthguard to use while you are wearing braces, ask your orthodontist. All OPRO mouthguards have been designed to provide protection from potential injury to teeth and soft tissue and to remain firmly in place when being worn. The Opro Snap-Fit mouthguards have been made for those with fixed braces with no need for moulding before using.

Choosing the best from the range of options available ensures peace of mind, protection for your teeth and braces, and a healthy smile. Designed by an Orthodontist, Totalgard is an easy-to-wear Sportsguard, that fits over upper and lower fixed braces, providing protection to lips, cheeks and teeth during contact sports. What’s more, being hit in the face by a bat, a ball, a team mate’s elbow or anything else while wearing braces without a mouthguard can cause injury or lacerations to the cheeks, lips and tongue.This guide gives guidance on how to fit your SAFEJAWZ Intro-Series, Extro-Series or Ortho-Series Mouthguard. Then take a look at this model from Shock Doctor, which is one of the most popular and best mouthguards for braces wearers on the market. Boil-and-bite mouthguards are slightly more customised, meaning they offer more protection and a better chance of fitting well. Perfect for coverage over braces, this top- and bottom-teeth guard adapts to changes in tooth position as braces are adjusted. The best thing of all, a sports mouthguard for braces is very affordable and comes in various types.

What happens when you want to engage in MMA, boxing, martial arts or indeed, any contact sport and you wear braces? Football, whether it’s AFL or soccer, can cause injuries anywhere on the field so always wear a mouthguard. Keep the mouthguard submerged in the water by the end strap, allowing it to soften for the correct period of time. Teenagers and adults who wear braces often think they need to sacrifice their favorite sports for straight teeth and a healthy smile, but orthodontia doesn't always bench you from a season of play. They may be reheatable or rigid, cover both the top and bottom teeth (bimaxillary) or just the top teeth.It’s available in a handful of colors — either strapped or strapless — and in adult and youth sizes. Jaw Secure™: A pre-occluded (contoured) base that allows the bottom teeth to fit into the base of the mouthguard. If you’re regularly practicing full contact boxing, getting a customised gum shield is more efficient against injury, as well as being super comfortable. Expansion – In the same way that the braces are designed to allow the teeth to move into the correct position, so should the mouthguard. Once you receive your mouthguard, your orthodontist will be able to mould it to fit your braces perfectly.

It is for this reason that parents are delighted to know that they will be able to get the product they want. The dual layer construction dissipates shock waves and reduces overall force… to cushion impact and reduce sports-related dental injuries.

While a regular mouthguard will keep the jaw and teeth healthy, it won’t do the same if you wear braces. OPROshield patented multi-layer construction, posterior buffer pads and OPROfins absorb shock and help protect against concussion. Ask any sportsperson, and they’ll be sure to tell you that mouthguards are one of the most important items of protective equipment while on the field. While regular mouthguards tend to come in ‘one-size-fits-all’ styles, orthodontic mouthguards need to fit well and be reshapable, allowing them to be reformed to fit snugly as your braces straighten your teeth. Studies have shown that 4 out of 5 dental injuries that require a lot of treatment impact on the top set of teeth.