{"id":131,"date":"2023-01-06T01:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T01:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2024-06-10T11:50:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T11:50:52","slug":"3-tips-for-wearing-an-athletic-mouthguard-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/06\/3-tips-for-wearing-an-athletic-mouthguard-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Playing Sports with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ModelAccidents can happen without any warning. A friendly game of football or riding a mountain bike can lead to oral trauma. While you may never expect it to happen to you, 1 in 6 Americans experience a dental emergency annually. Although any injury to the mouth is never good, it can be especially devastating if you wear braces<\/a>. You can be at risk of more severe injuries and damage to your braces. You don\u2019t have to stop playing sports to keep your smile safe. Here are a few tips to protect your mouth when participating in sports.<\/p>\n

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1. Wear an Athletic Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to protect your teeth and braces is with an athletic mouthguard, but not any will do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could purchase a one-size-fits-all product over the counter, but it can do more harm than good. They aren\u2019t custom-made to fit your mouth, which can leave you at risk of oral injuries or damage to your braces. Not to mention, they are often made of low-quality materials that won\u2019t give you the best protection if there\u2019s any impact on your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, it\u2019s better to visit your dentist for an athletic mouthguard. Your dentist will use advanced technology to ensure your mouthguard fits like a glove. It will be crafted from high-quality, durable materials for maximum protection while remaining comfortable for minimal irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Take Care of Your Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Athletes that don\u2019t wear a mouthguard are 60 times more likely to experience an injury to their teeth. A mouthguard is just as important to wear as a helmet if you\u2019re playing football or riding a bike. You can benefit from the best protection, as long as you care for it correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mouthguard should be cleaned with warm water and a mild hand soap or dishwashing liquid after each use. Keep it in its storage case to protect it from damage and germs when it\u2019s not in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t Wait to See a Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you should experience an oral injury, despite wearing a mouthguard, don\u2019t wait to see your dentist. Besides a chipped, knocked-out, or loose tooth, a broken bracket or wire is also a dental emergency. Not only can you have delays in your orthodontic treatment, but protruding wires and brackets can cause injuries to the soft tissues, increasing your risk of infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although no one has time for an unplanned trip to their dentist, do not wait to schedule an appointment, or a small issue can turn into a big problem. Your dentist will provide the quick care you need to rehabilitate your smile, so you can get back to participating in your favorite activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Bradley Buchwald<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Buchwald<\/a> earned his dental degree at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and continued his education to earn a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. Whether you need braces or an athletic mouthguard, request an appointment<\/a> through our website or call (972) 330-2635.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Accidents can happen without any warning. A friendly game of football or riding a mountain bike can lead to oral trauma. While you may never expect it to happen to you, 1 in 6 Americans experience a dental emergency annually. Although any injury to the mouth is never good, it can be especially devastating if […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=131"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":188,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131\/revisions\/188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}