Getting braces is a big life change - but it doesn’t need to change your lifestyle! You can continue all the sports and activities you love during treatment, so long as you protect your smile with a custom sportsguard.
A sportsguard is a cushioning appliance that fits snuggles over your teeth to prevent injuries to your mouth and orthodontic appliance. The flexible material can act as a buffer against oral trauma, jaw injuries and even concussions.
It’s always a good idea to wear a mouthguard during contact sports, but when you add braces to the mix, not just any sportsguard will do. A custom sportsguard will fit perfectly over your appliance and be specially made to adjust to the changing shape of your smile during treatment.
The average mouthguard will not be shaped to accommodate your orthodontic appliance, and therefore may not work as intended. You run the risk of injury to yourself or your appliance if you don’t have a sportsguard custom made for your smile.
At Northern Orthodontics, we can craft your bespoke sportsguard in our in-house lab. We don’t need to use any messy moulds to make your mouthguard. Instead, we’ll produce them using our high-tech 3D scanner which creates an accurate digital model of your smile in just minutes.
Schedule a 3D scan for your custom sportsguard so you can enjoy your favourite sports with peace of mind.
Dr Mojtaba will undertake a thorough assessment and determine the best treatment for you.
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