Can I play soccer with braces?
Fortunately, you can still fully participate in sporting activities with braces. This includes football, basketball, baseball, soccer or anything else that suits you as an athlete. Braces don’t have to interfere with the enjoyment of your life as long as you take the necessary precautions.
Can you play sports if you have braces?
Kids and teens can absolutely play sports while wearing braces. While injuries can happen at any time when playing sports, protecting your mouth and teeth during physical activity is especially important when you have braces.
How do you protect your braces in sports?
When it comes to protecting your teeth, mouth, and braces while participating in physical activity, the absolute best option is a mouthguard. Although we strongly encourage our braces patients to invest in an orthodontic model, even a basic mouthguard will provide some level of protection.
Do you need a mouthguard for football if you have braces?
You can still play sports But you’ll need a mouthguard to protect your brace. For high-impact sports such as football, hockey and rugby, you’ll definitely need a guard, and it’s also recommended for other activities that might be a bit risky.
Do you boil mouthguards for braces?
Using a Boil and Bite Mouthguard with Braces A boil and bite mouthguard for braces is a good option for people with braces. Available at a sports store or chemist, the mouthguard is heated then placed in your mouth to mould to your teeth.
Is it OK to wear a mouthguard with braces?
Yes, you can wear a mouth guard over braces. The mouth-guards will be custom made to fit the mould of your braces and brackets for maximum comfort and protection.
How can I protect my mouth from braces?
Use Orthodontic Wax – This is one of the most common and easy ways to protect your lips and tongue against the sharp edges of your braces. Just break off a piece and rub it onto the area that is sore. The wax will serve as a protective barrier between your lips and your braces.
What happens if you get hit with braces?
Teeth can easily cut the lip or inside of the mouth, and a fall can make you bite your tongue. With braces, mouth injuries can cause even more damage as the appliance itself can get lodged into or cut the cheeks, tongue and gums. Other symptoms include swelling, bruising, bleeding and cuts on the lips and tongue.