Your child can still continue to play sports, including soccer. Wearing braces shouldn’t stop him from playing soccer especially if that’s his passion!
Patients can still continue to play sports even with braces treatment. The only risk is that when the ball accidentally hits the mouth, the impact from the ball against the braces may cause the brackets to detach from the teeth.
You can purchase a set of sports guard from any sports shop. I recommend those which are malleable when soaked in warm water, so that when the teeth move and change shape, the sports guard can be adapted to fit the latest arrangement of teeth.
Dr Elaine Tan
Consultant, Department of Orthodontics
National Dental Centre Singapore