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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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. Whichever mouthguard your dental professional recommends, it is important to follow a few key things to care of it. Brace mouthguards provide extra space to cover your top and bottom teeth and gums as they grow during your orthodontic treatment, allowing them to fit comfortably and not restrict breathing.

There is the risk of being injured by another player but there is the additional risk from the hard ball and that every player on the field is carrying a graphite stick. For more information about looking after your braces, take a look at our Kids and Orthodontics eBook. The double layer is a bit bulkier than the upper only piece, but this features an Ortho-Channel design which helps with comfort and makes breathing easy. It’s a good idea to get young players into the habit of wearing a mouthguard so it becomes second nature to put it in. Private consultations for children are excluded from this offer and will be charged at our standard rate but the charge will be refunded to you in full if the child commences private treatment following the consultation.These mouthguards are a great option for athletes with braces as they are made from 100% medical-grade silicone. If you are going to take part in full contact boxing, blows to the nose can make breathing difficult. Getting braces is the ideal way to improve your smile and take away any other issues you may have due to teeth being in the incorrect location. Comfortable – When you are involved in sport you want to be able to concentrate fully on what you are doing and not worrying about what is going on in your mouth. It can sometimes be an issue that if mouthguards stretch too far, they can irritate the back of your mouth.

When you have a mouthguard to protect your investment, players are able to play without worrying about breaking off a bracket or chipping a tooth. We recommend wearing a properly-fitted mouth guard for any sport where there is a risk of an impact to your mouth or face. Children under 18 can be referred for a free NHS assessment, subject to availability of appointments.Although fitting a mouthguard isn’t difficult, it is easy to mess up if you haven’t got everything you need before you start. Watching in the mirror, line the mouthguard up with the centreline of your upper teeth and bite down gently on the mouthguard, closing your lips over the mouthguard. 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.

Boil and bite mouthguards, unlike sports mouthguards for braces, are obligatory for athletes with braces.

This doesn’t come with a case, but you can get the Shock Doctor Mouthguard Case, which helps prevent against bacteria growth. If you wear traditional metal braces or are straightening your teeth with Invisalign, there are special considerations when wearing a mouthguard. Some consequences of not wearing a mouthguard include teeth being knocked out, displaced or broken so it’s very important to always wear a mouthguard.

Wearing your retainer as instructed by your orthodontist will ensure you keep your smile looking good for life. This collection includes both adult gum shields and kids gum shields to keep everybody safe, with mouthguards available for fight sports like boxing, MMA and taekwondo, as well as rugby, hockey and any other sport you need to protect your face from. The mouthguard offers full protective cover of the upper bracket with it's trademarked BRACE HARBOUR ™, but it also integrates LOWERBLOK™ which helps to protect the lips and inner cheek against the lower bracket (if the wearer has one). In fact, make sure your sports mouthguards for braces are comfortable and do not pressure the brakes too hard. At the dentist's office, the dentist will take an impression of your teeth, and a dental laboratory will create a well-fitted mouthguard.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.