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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Injuries to the teeth, mouth and jaws are some of the most common injuries that occur on the sporting field. Ironically, the presence of braces may prevent the displacement or loss of teeth should a significant facial/mouth injury occur. However, for more ‘common’ sporting injuries, the use of a mouthguard when having braces can protect your teeth from the impact of the injury itself and will protect your lips, cheeks and tongue from mouth lacerations, if you are hit by a ball, bat or another player. If you're a habitual tooth grinder, your bruxism isn't going to give you a break just because you get braces. And it's always important to protect your teeth from the wear and tear caused by grinding. Take care to protect the mouth to prevent burns due to hot water exposure! Use the washcloth or cotton gauze braces. Please make sure to read through the rules below to help you with your fitting and avoid damaging

This is high profile comfort and protection in a low-profile design. Fully revamped for 2018, Gel Max Power features a tight, natural fit and a reinforced inner grid worthy of any sport. Power on. If you have the kind that covers your teeth like a night guard, then you won't be able to wear a night guard at the same time as you wear your retainer. With SleepPro, you also have the option to choose from a variety of protection levels all at a low night guard cost:It’s important to take good care of your mouth guard to ensure it lasts as long as possible and keep your mouth healthy. Follow these tips to help keep your mouth guard clean: Having used a custom mouth guard directly from my dentist, I can certainly say that nothing even comes close to the fit and ease of use. Having the lip guard that fits exactly as I need has not only kept me from biting myself and is still easy enough to wear and hold a conversation.

The type of orthodontic treatment your child is undergoing will also play a part in helping your orthodontist to fit an appropriate sports mouthguard. While traditional braces tend to be the most popular and effective method of straightening teeth, there are other options that may be more suitable for your child, such as removable plates or clear aligners.The better mouth guards, and nearly every custom mouth guard, come with a large, protruding front area that protects against damage to the lower teeth. This protrusion allows for the jaw to move around without sliding off the mouth guard.

Can you believe that only one third of children aged 5-17 wear a mouthguard while playing sport? Mouth guards are one of the most important pieces of protective equipment as they will protect your teeth and jaws while you are on the field. The rule of thumb is that you should use a mouthguard when in braces for any activity that you would normally need to wear a mouthguard for. Store your mouth guard in a protective case that allows for ventilation, so it can dry out completely. This will keep your mouth guard clean and help prevent bacteria from growing on the surfaceClean your mouth guard after every use to remove any bacteria. You can use toothpaste and a toothbrush or wash your mouth guard in cool, soapy water Orthodontic guards: If you have braces on both of your arches, you may need to opt for special orthodontic mouth guards, which we'll talk more about below. All of these options come with their own pros and cons. It may require a bit of trial and error before the right fit is found. The wearer will want to be sure that the fit is snug but comfortable, that they can still breathe properly and remain active, that they will keep the mouthguard in their mouth during heavy activity, and that all areas that need to be are covered and protected. Boil-to-fit vs. “Pop and Play” In this case, your orthodontist may recommend that after the first couple of weeks of wearing your retainer every night, you can alternate nights wearing your retainer and your grinding guard. Football, whether it’s AFL or soccer, can cause injuries anywhere on the field so always wear a mouthguard.