DentaKit.com sells a variety of lip protectors for orthodontic braces. When dental wax isn't enough, or you need a light mouth guard, these products work great. Here is a chart to help you compare the products.

Comfort
Cover

 Ceramic Bracket Cover Lip Protector
for Braces
Brace Guard
Recommended for...
Daily Use

X

X X X
Horn and Wind Musicians X X X X
Light Contact Sports X X X  
Large Ceramic Braces   X X X
Metal Braces, Small Ceramic Braces X   X X
Lingual Braces (braces behind the teeth)      

X

         
Type of Protection Provided
Totally surrounds brackets/
attaches to brackets
X X   X
Covers front of brackets only/
hooks to arch wires
    X  
         
Additional Product Information
Color of product Clear Clear Opaque Pink
Product stays on no matter how crooked your brackets are (because it is a custom-made cover).       X
If your brackets are very crooked (not in a straight line with each other across your teeth), product may pop off. X  X  X  

These orthodontic lip protector products for braces are all available at DentaKit.com.

Note: Lip Protectors do not provide enough protection for high-impact sports such as soccer, football, or other sports where mouthguards are typically worn. When in doubt, ask your dentist or your coach.


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