{"id":160,"date":"2021-08-10T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2021-09-17T14:58:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T14:58:24","slug":"playing-sports-with-braces-invisalign-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/10\/playing-sports-with-braces-invisalign-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Play Sports with Braces or Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Undergoing an orthodontic treatment can improve your health, appearance, and quality of life in the long run. In the meantime, however, you\u2019ll need to make certain adjustments to your day-to-day life while straightening your smile. Whether you have braces<\/a> or Invisalign<\/a>, it\u2019s essential that you take certain precautions to keep your treatment on track, especially when it comes to staying active. Here\u2019s what you need to know about playing sports with braces or Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Playing Sports with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, your braces shouldn\u2019t make it more difficult to play your favorite sports. In fact, the most significant change you\u2019ll need to make is the type of mouthguard you should wear. While there are plenty of store-bought boil-and-bite mouthguards to choose from, these one-size-fits-all applications will not provide adequate protection for both your teeth and orthodontics in the event of an injury. Instead, you should invest in a custom-made orthodontic mouthguard to minimize your risk of broken teeth, damaged braces, and deep cuts to your soft tissues. Talk to your orthodontist today to see if you should get an orthodontic mouthguard to safely participate in your favorite sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing Sports with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since Invisalign aligners are removable, they are arguably even easier to play sports with! All you need to do is take your aligners out and store them safely in their case before heading to the court or field. Remember, even though your aligners look somewhat similar to a mouthguard, they should NOT be used like one! Your aligners are designed to shift teeth into place, not protect them from a sudden impact. When you play sports with Invisalign in, you run the risk of seriously damaging both your teeth and aligners! Always make sure to take your aligners out and store them somewhere safe beforehand, and remember to wear them for at least 20-22 hours every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Handle Orthodontic Sports Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The above precautions will help you significantly lower your risk of injury while playing sports with orthodontics. Unfortunately, accidents still happen! Whether you sustain a particularly forceful impact while playing sports with braces or take a tumble while wearing your Invisalign aligners, you need to be prepared to handle an orthodontic sports injury. Here are some simple guidelines to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n