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When the whistle blows on the field, the last thing you want to be thinking about is your child\u2019s braces<\/a>. In contact sports, injuries are prevalent and considered \u201ca part of the game.\u201d Even if it\u2019s accepted as inevitable, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to take it lying down. You can take steps to protect their braces with a mouthguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re serious about using a mouthguard to protect your child\u2019s oral health<\/a> during their games, continue reading and follow these four mouthguard tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Choosing the Right Mouthguard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of mouthguards. The pre-molded ones are easy to find, but they often don\u2019t fit correctly and therefore do not offer adequate protection. The best mouthguard to pick up is a \u201cboil and bite\u201d variation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this type of mouthguard, you\u2019ll boil it in water for a few seconds, then pull it out and have your child bite down and suck out any air to make a mold to their teeth. This offers much better protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Encouraging Your Child to Use the Mouthguard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be difficult to get your child to wear the mouthguard at first. They can feel strange if your child isn\u2019t used to wearing it and can sometimes trigger a gag reflex if it isn\u2019t fitted properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offer incentives for them to use it until it becomes a routine. One idea is to promise a more customized guard with their team logo and colors on it. There are even some companies that offer flavored mouthguards for just such an occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mouthguard Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caring for your child\u2019s mouthguard is pretty straightforward. Every time it\u2019s worn, it needs to be rinsed out with mild soap and water. This will prevent the buildup of bacteria that could start to make your young sports star sick if they continue to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Share the Consequences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge is power, but for children, it can also encourage compliance with safety routines. Share some of the consequences of not wearing their mouthguard with them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knocked Out Tooth \u2013 If they don\u2019t wear their mouthguard, a ball or other player could collide with them, knocking out a tooth! Not only will this cause pain and leave them without a tooth, but it is common knowledge that tooth fairies don\u2019t accept teeth that were knocked out by not wearing mouthguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pushed In Tooth \u2013 If a tooth isn\u2019t knocked out by a collision, it might be pushed into the gum instead. This causes a lot of pain and must be addressed quickly. Baby teeth that are pushed in can affect adult teeth later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broken Braces \u2013 While braces are rather sturdy appliances, they can be broken by firm contact. This will require examination by your orthodontist and holds the possibility of hampering your child\u2019s tooth-straightening progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you see, mouthguards are an essential part of your child\u2019s uniform. It is possibly the most important piece of safety equipment they have, especially if they wear braces. If you need a recommendation for what kind of mouthguard to use or where to get them, contact your orthodontist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At SimpliBraces<\/a>, they aim to be more than \u201canother\u201d orthodontics office, they want to be a provider that you trust. Their team of professionals works together to produce results that you\u2019ll love with care and patience. If you need braces or other orthodontic treatment, go on in. They will be excited to meet you. To schedule an orthodontic consultation, call (929) 229-1009 or visit the website<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When the whistle blows on the field, the last thing you want to be thinking about is your child\u2019s braces. In contact sports, injuries are prevalent and considered \u201ca part of the game.\u201d Even if it\u2019s accepted as inevitable, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to take it lying down. You can take steps to protect […]<\/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-113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy You Should Wear A Mouthguard For Sports | SimpliBraces<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A mouthguard is important if you wear braces and play sports, but how do you choose the right one? 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