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FINDING THE RIGHT BRACES AND DENTAL TREATMENTS AFTER A FIGHT

If you take particular pride in your perfect teeth, should you be fighting? There are many who will say you have to choose one or the other, but the truth is that you can take measures to protect your teeth and correct any damage that occurs in a fight.

Of course, every fighter wears a mouthguard, no matter how seriously they take their dental health. If this is the case and so many fighters still end up with busted teeth, is there any hope for you? What about if you need braces?

Let’s explore your options.

Finding the right dentist

The key to great dental care as someone who fights professionally (or even as an amateur) is to find a dentist who has worked or regularly works with fighters. Most normal dentists will advise you to never get into the ring, which is why you cannot trust them with your teeth. They need to be prepared for the risks you are exposing yourself to without judging them as unnecessary.

Ask people who have been training at your gym about who has helped them with their own dental needs. The dentists they recommend have experience with fighters and are ready to help you on your terms, not on the terms of people who don’t fight.

However, it is not just the right dentist that you need.

Braces for fighting

Fighting becomes all the more risky for your teeth if you are wearing braces. Obviously, if someone punches you in the face when you are not wearing any protection, your braces will not only break but will badly damage your teeth and gums in the process. Wearing the wrong kind of protection, they will not fare much better. We’ll get to the right kind of protection.

But first, let’s discuss the braces you should get in the first place. Many people will recommend Invisalign, but you should give Byte a try. Click here for a review to find out exactly why they are right for you. Byte braces are constructed specifically to suit your mouth to a high degree of accuracy.

Braces that are not fitted with this much precision are likely to break as soon as they are struck. This is true even with a mouthguard in place. Byte’s braces almost become a part of your teeth, so that there’s no space for them to knock together.

Furthermore, you can even get Byte braces designed specifically for nighttime use, so that you don’t have to wear them at all when you are fighting. This does mean you will be wearing braces for months longer than you would otherwise have to, but it may be worth it if you cannot get used to the idea of fighting with braces on

Nevertheless, regardless of how good your braces are, you need the right protection.

Appropriate mouthguards

The key here is not to skimp on a mouthguard. This is true even if you do not wear braces. The right mouthguard should be designed specifically for your mouth. It should fit perfectly and be structured so as not to move too much when struck. A non-custom mouthguard is unlikely to fit you well enough to avoid real damage.

This is the most effective way to protect your teeth while in the ring. A mouthguard keeps your whole mouth as safe as possible, avoiding damage to your teeth and gums, as well as braces if you are wearing them. It needs to be custom-made, as anything less will only provide partial protection.

There is no way to eliminate risk to your teeth entirely, but if you were looking for a risk-free profession you wouldn’t be fighting in the first place. A custom mouthguard will do as good a job as possible, and you need to be ready to treat problems when they arise. You cannot be scared of the dentist as a fighter, as you are more likely than anyone else to need to see them on a regular basis.

It is possible to fight and still have good teeth. Be sure to find the right dentist and get the braces that are least likely to get in your way.

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