General - FAQs

13) What do I do about contact sports?

Removable braces should be placed in an appliance box during contact sports

A custom fitted mouthguard is recommended when a fixed brace is worn. These (start) from £50.00 and can be made at the surgery in approximately seven days. It is important to have one constructed to fit over the fixed brace. They are made to allow movement of the teeth during treatment whilst protecting the appliance and teeth

 
     

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