Oral Function & Myofunctional Therapy

Protection Designed Around the Complete Picture

Sports and recreational activities can place the teeth, gums, lips, cheeks, tongue, and orthodontic appliances at risk of injury. A properly fitted mouthguard provides a resilient protective layer that helps absorb and distribute impact forces before they reach the teeth and surrounding tissues.

At Braces Plus, every mouthguard is professionally fabricated around the individual patient. Dr. Eimar considers your sport, activity level, teeth, bite, orthodontic appliances, comfort, and protection needs to create a secure fit that supports an active lifestyle.

Whether you wear braces, use clear aligners, or are not currently receiving orthodontic treatment, your mouthguard will be planned around your unique smile and the activities you enjoy.

What We Consider During Your Fitting

• Your sport, position, and level of physical contact

• Your teeth, bite, and current stage of development

• Braces, clear aligners, retainers, or other orthodontic appliances

• Secure fit, retention, comfort, and coverage

• Protection for the teeth and surrounding soft tissues

• Durability, flexibility, cleaning, and everyday care

• Whether the fit should be reviewed as treatment progresses

Proper fit is particularly important for patients with braces because the mouthguard must accommodate the orthodontic appliances while helping protect the teeth, lips, and cheeks from impact.

Your Experience at Braces Plus

Your visit begins with a conversation about the sport or activity you participate in, how often you play, and whether you are currently receiving orthodontic treatment. Our team will assess your smile and determine the appropriate design for your mouthguard.

Your mouthguard is then custom-made to provide a secure and comfortable fit. For patients with braces, the design accommodates the brackets and wires while creating a protective barrier between the appliances and the lips, cheeks, and tongue.

Braces Plus mouthguards are made using high-quality, BPA-free materials selected to provide a balance of durability, flexibility, and comfort. Their thoughtful design also makes them easy to clean and maintain between uses.

As teeth move, patients grow, or the mouthguard experiences regular wear, its fit and condition may change. Our team can review it over time and recommend adjustment or replacement when needed. The American Association of Orthodontists notes that even a properly cared-for custom sports mouthguard may need replacement after a season because of normal wear.

Custom Protection for Every Active Smile

Mouthguards are valuable for more than traditional contact sports. They may be recommended for a wide range of recreational, competitive, high-speed, and physical activities where there is a meaningful risk of impact to the teeth, jaws, or oral tissues.

Mouthguards for Braces

A specialized orthodontic mouthguard is designed to fit over brackets and wires while leaving appropriate room for the teeth to move. It helps shield the braces from direct impact and cushions the lips, cheeks, and tongue from the appliances.

Mouthguards During Clear Aligner Treatment

Patients using clear aligners can still receive personalized sports protection. Dr. Eimar will consider your current stage of treatment and explain how to incorporate the mouthguard safely into your aligner routine.

Mouthguards Without Orthodontic Appliances

You do not need to wear braces or aligners to benefit from a custom mouthguard. Children, teens, and adults participating in activities with a risk of dental injury can receive a professionally fitted option designed around their teeth, bite, and sport.

A custom mouthguard should feel secure enough to remain in place while allowing the athlete to focus on the activity rather than constantly adjusting the appliance. Properly fitted mouthguards are recommended to help reduce the incidence and severity of sports-related oral injuries.