Recently I was asked the question; “Can I use my Invisalign tray as a Mouthguard during sports”?
An Invisible retainer is form fitting and covers the teeth with material that is thin and flexible for comfort as well as allowing movement of the teeth. These factors also make the invisible retainer a poor choice for protecting your teeth from external forces such as those incurred during sports.ADA recommends Mouthguards.
Mouthguards are fabricated with materials that are specially designed to absorb the energy produced when external forces hit your teeth. We offer Mouthguards for all types of physical activity; some examples include Youth Soccer, Weight Training, Boxing and Football. Mouthguard Material
It is even more important to wear a Mouthguard during orthodontic treatment to add protection to the oral cavity from impact with metal braces. Even if you wear Invisible aligners you need specially designed Mouthguards that will allow the Guard to fit even while your teeth are moving into alignment. We will design your Mouthguard around your orthodontic treatment.
Some activities may not involve frequent mouth injuries and for that level of protection we can use a lighter material for comfort. For high impact activities we offer our Extreme Max and Extreme X-tra that utilizes a layered system of hard outer and soft inner materials that provide the protection you need while not being too thick to be worn comfortably. Extreme Mouthguard Material
Custom mouthguards and nightguards for Northern Kentucky and the entire Tri-state.
Designs in Ortho offers a custom bite guard solution from a professional licensed dental lab with over 40 years of experience.
