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Braces
Mouthguards for athletes with braces
A custom-fit solution during treatment, and the best moment to go custom-fit once the braces come off.
DuringTreatment
AfterBraces
OneDigital scan
Never use an at-home impression kit with braces
The putty locks around brackets and can break them off when removed. With braces, we make your guard from a digital scan instead.
During and after
Two stages, one plan
How custom-fit works while your braces are on, and why the day they come off is the best time to go custom-fit.
Custom-fit is still possible
Ask your dentist or orthodontist for a digital scan and email the STL file to support@trufitcustoms.com. We make your guard from the scan, no putty needed.
- 1Get a scan at your dentist or orthodontist
- 2Email the STL file to support@trufitcustoms.com
- 3We make your guard from the scan
Plan ahead: teeth move during treatment, so plan on a new scan and guard every 4 to 6 months.
The best time to go custom-fit
Once your teeth reach their final alignment, one scan in your TRUFIT dashboard covers every custom-fit product, reorderable anytime without a new impression.
- Retainer to hold the alignment
- Sports mouthguard to protect it
- Nightguard and whitening tray from the same scan
For parents: you have invested years in that smile. A custom-fit retainer holds it and a custom-fit guard protects it on the field.
Your digital smile dashboard
One scan. Every product.
Your scan is stored securely and ready whenever you need a new mouthguard, retainer, nightguard or whitening tray.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a custom-fit mouthguard with braces?
Yes, from a digital scan by your dentist or orthodontist. At-home putty kits are not suitable with braces.
Why can I not use the at-home impression kit with braces?
The putty locks around brackets and can break them off when removed. Never use a putty kit over braces.
How often do I need a new guard during treatment?
Every 4 to 6 months. Teeth move throughout treatment, so the fit has to move with them.
What happens when my braces come off?
Once alignment is final, one scan in your TRUFIT dashboard covers custom-fit products for life.
Can the retainer and mouthguard come from the same scan?
Yes. One scan, every product.
What do I wear during braces if I skip the dentist scan?
An orthodontic Boil & Bite made for braces. Ask your orthodontist, and upgrade to custom-fit the day the braces come off.
Is it HSA / FSA eligible?
Yes. TRUFIT custom-fit products are HSA / FSA eligible.
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