Extreme Sports and Braces

It is not uncommon to see athletes wearing braces while playing sports.  Even extreme sports such as Mixed Martial Arts, Dirt Biking, Snowboarding, etc. will not stop a person from getting their teeth fixed.  It is more important than ever for an athlete to wear a mouth guard, no matter how extreme the sport is.

You may find an athlete to take time off while wearing the braces, however a mouth guard is usually a good precaution to allow the athlete to consider training and playing as usual.

Children who have braces are OK to play sports using these protective mouth guards.   An over the counter type mouth guard may be used or a custom one can be made.  

In summary it is important to wear a mouth guard when playing sport while wearing braces.  This will prevent injury to your lips, jaw, and general mouth area.