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A member asked:
Hey docs, just wanted to know if i could wear a non-braces mouthguard if i have braces ?
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NO!!!!!!: It will prevent teeth from straightening, and can break braces. Hopefully you are seeing an Orthodontic Specialist. Ask for an Orthodontic Mouth Guard.
Answered 6/4/2014
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