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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As teeth continue to straighten throughout the orthodontic treatment, the mouthguard will start to not fit as well and will need to be reheated and remoulded to the new position of the teeth. They are made of medical grade silicon and will adapt to changes in the mouth structure as teeth adjust, making them a worthwhile investment in your smile while wearing braces. The problem that can occur with this type of night guard is that it may need to be replaced frequently because your teeth will constantly change position during orthodontic treatment. 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. However, during orthodontic treatment, your grinding may temporarily worsen, due to the discomfort that comes during the initial stages.

Sports performance can be difficult when wearing braces and even more challenging when dealing with a mouth guard meant to fit over unobstructed teeth. When you have fixed braces, you’ll have to wear a custom-made mouthguard to fit the mould of the brackets on your braces to ensure maximum protection. 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.Let’s face it, playing sports or other contact activity increases your chances of damaging your teeth and braces. Featuring a straightforward and sleek design, the Venum Challenger Mouthguard takes up very little space in the oral cavity, thus allowing greater comfort. Dental mouthguards require a mould of the teeth and usually take a day or two before your fitting appointment. Bruxism or teeth grinding, and in some cases, TMJ is when you grind your teeth together while you sleep. That being said, if you have braces on both your upper and lower jaws, and are a constant teeth grinder, then you should speak with your orthodontist about getting a special mouth guard to fit around your braces.

We recommend wearing a properly-fitted mouth guard for any sport where there is a risk of an impact to your mouth or face.There are two common types of mouthguards available – custom-fitted where a dentist or orthodontist makes a mould of the teeth for the mouthguard or ‘ boil and bite’ mouthguards where the patient moulds the plastic by placing it in their mouth after heating. If deemed suitable, a generic remouldable off-the-shelf braces mouthguard may need to be purchased from an external retailer following the advice of your orthodontist. Still, the wearer can benefit from having their provider do the fitting at their next appointment, especially if refitting during an adjustment is necessary. Founded by two contact sport athletes, at SAFEJAWZ we understand the importance of a great fitting mouth guard that doesn't compromise on protection or comfort. Retainers aren’t designed to handle the shock of a hit from a ball or another player and won’t offer your teeth any protection.