Using Invisialign as a mouth guard

[Blizzard 0]

I’m in a beginner league and wear a full cage, so the only reason I would think I need a mouth guard during a game is if I fell, causing my jaw to slam up against by upper teeth or something. I don’t like traditional mouth guards because they’re bulky and I can’t talk in them.

I was wondering what your thoughts are on using Invisialign as a mouth guard. I know they’re not ideal but since I wear a full cage anyway, it might not be too bad. If it’s still a bad idea, do you guys know of any mouth guards that are not too bulky and that I can easily talk with.

Thanks.

[Chadd 916]

If you're an adult, you can do whatever you want. If you have to wear a mouth guard, USA Hockey requires it be colored. either way, it won't provide any protection.

[tyson_two 0]

in Canada, you can get one custom moulded from a dentist. Cost my buddy 40 bucks. I got one done too, but was covered by my health plan at work. Look into your health insurance, not sure how it would work in the US. But if you are paying some sort of health insurance, i'm sure they would rather you protect your mouth, than have to pay for the dental work afterwards.

[Fire Walker 22]

Why not ask your dentist what he thinks?

[pisani34 10]

i've been using mouthguards made by my dentist and now my fiance (shes a hygienist) for the last 5 years and they are awesome. Speaking/breathing is unhindered and its very comfortable. i would definitely try that route as the invisalign basically will do nothing as far as protection goes.

even these dental mouthguards wont really protect from a puck/stick to the face (maybe a tiny bit), but they're more for concussion protection

[Blizzard 0]

i've been using mouthguards made by my dentist and .... Speaking/breathing is unhindered and its very comfortable.

I do have dental insurance so I can ask my dentist about a custom made one. Is yours a particular brand or manufacturer? The mouth guard I purchaced at Hockey Giant was bulky and I couldn't talk well.

[pisani34 10]

I do have dental insurance so I can ask my dentist about a custom made one. Is yours a particular brand or manufacturer? The mouth guard I purchaced at Hockey Giant was bulky and I couldn't talk well.

both that i've had made seem to be called "proform" brand. seems to be common among all dentists.

the one i had done at my dentist was about $100 (it was a high price at the time, didn't care though as my dental insurance covered it). the 2nd one i had made while my fiance was in dental hygiene school in university. i had it done at the university clinic and i think it was around $40. I have seen lots of dentists have signs up front saying they do the proform mouthguards for around $40-50 as well so that must be the going rate now. Either way, with the costs of some of the boil & bite mouthguards being sold today, there is no question i would go with a custom dental one everyday.

[Blizzard 0]

Thanks. I'll ask my dentist about Proform.

[Scopes 4]

The Invisialign won't provide any protection towards concussions (or so little that it's negligible). Mouth guards are designed for them, you may as well fork over x dollars and be safe.

[IPv6Freely 2093]

Just get a protechdent. Simple solution.

[tyson_two 0]

i've been using mouthguards made by my dentist and now my fiance (shes a hygienist) for the last 5 years and they are awesome. Speaking/breathing is unhindered and its very comfortable. i would definitely try that route as the invisalign basically will do nothing as far as protection goes.

even these dental mouthguards wont really protect from a puck/stick to the face (maybe a tiny bit), but they're more for concussion protection

yup. They're not as bulky as some of the high end retail ones. But that being said, with enough force, i dont thank any mouthguard will protect you from losing some teeth. Their main purpose in my opinion is to protect from concussions, and yeah if you get hit with a stick or puck, or catch an elbow or shoulder and its not too hard it will save your lip from getting cut by your teeth.

[DEATHTRON 19]

Ive just went through this.

I wear a cage, I was in invisalign. For me, my teeth were shifting with every tray change, so it did not make a lot of sense to get a custom guard done. Since I am playing non hitting, I just decided to wear my invisalign while playing. Ran into zero problems. After you get out of the braces, get a custom guard done. I think that is really your only option, unless you get a bite and boil mouthguard, and just dont boil it, however I think they restrict way too much airflow.

Just my thoughts.

Zach

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Same as above....

[Trooper 8]

Just for clarity, mouthguards have never been shown to reduce concussions. Not to say they don't, they just haven't been proven to.