If you’re wondering whether you can still protect your teeth while working on that a straighter smile with clear aligners, the answer is a big YES! Clear aligners and mouthguards can work together like a dream team when it comes to sports.
Can You Play Sport While Wearing Clear Aligners?
Absolutely. Playing sport doesn’t have to stop when you start clear aligner treatment, but protecting your teeth is important, particularly if you play a contact or collision sport.
A properly fitting sports mouthguard can help protect your teeth from knocks and dental injuries while you play. If you’re currently wearing clear aligners, there are a few extra things to consider when choosing and wearing your mouthguard.
Can You Wear a Mouthguard With Clear Aligners?
Love your sport? Starting clear aligner treatment doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. If you play a contact or collision sport, protecting your teeth with a properly fitting mouthguard is important both during and after orthodontic treatment.
If you’re currently wearing clear aligners, your mouthguard needs may be a little different while your teeth are moving. Once your treatment is complete, Urban Smile can also create a custom-made sports mouthguard designed to fit your new tooth positions.
What Are the Benefits of Wearing a Mouthguard Over My Clear Aligners?
- Double Protection: Both your aligners and teeth are protected, meaning no setbacks in your treatment.
- Custom Fit for Comfort (ONLY after finishing treatment): Modern mouthguards are not the clunky, uncomfortable bits of plastic they used to be. Thanks to advancements in technology, custom-made mouthguards are made to fit perfectly over your retainers without making you feel uncomfortable wearing them.
- Focus on Your Game, Not Your Teeth: Because a well-fitted mouthguard is so comfortable, you’ll hardly notice it’s there – allowing you to concentrate fully on your game and give your best performance on the field.
What Sports Should You Wear a Mouthguard For?
Whether you play footy, netball, basketball or another contact sport, a properly fitting mouthguard can help protect your teeth from knocks and dental injuries while you play.
At Urban Smile, we use 3D digital scans to create custom-made mouthguards and retainers that are made to fit your teeth. That means no messy traditional impressions!
Need a new mouthguard? Book a 20-minute appointment at your nearest Urban Smile studio and we’ll get you scanned.