DIVING NUTZ

scuba-taylor · 10-01-2007, 07:03 PM

Do braces have any effect on the way your mouth would hold a regulator??? I just got mine

so I wanted to know!

FishFood · 10-01-2007, 07:56 PM

No..

However, the braces will most likely make your gums sore for a while. So, holding the reg in place may be a bit painfull. Goodluck. I feel for ya...

Stingray Brett · 10-01-2007, 08:01 PM

I Didnt notice anything with my braces and my reg.

scuba-taylor · 10-01-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishFood

No..

However, the braces will most likely make your gums sore for a while. So, holding the reg in place may be a bit painfull. Goodluck. I feel for ya...

Thanks, I already have braces I just got them thursday (Set. 27) so I can almost chew today

Stingray Brett · 10-01-2007, 08:20 PM

I really dont like braces but after a year you forget about them!
I have had them for 2 years and now when people say whats that in your mouth? I say what? and then I remember I have Braces!!!!

I should get mine off soon though!!!!!

Steve Scuba · 10-01-2007, 09:26 PM

Good question. My wife has braces, and I've been trying to get her into diving. Glad you thought of the question, and thanks for the info!

cyclone · 10-01-2007, 10:56 PM

Braces somewhat holds and reposition your teeth on the way they're suppose to. The problem is, if it happens that your regulator pushes it the opposite way when you have it on then theres the problem. Toothache or probably tooth problem will occur, much worse if it unhooks your braces to your teeth. You don't want to be under water with mouthfull of loose braces.

Stingray Brett · 10-02-2007, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclone

Braces somewhat holds and reposition your teeth on the way they're suppose to. The problem is, if it happens that your regulator pushes it the opposite way when you have it on then theres the problem. Toothache or probably tooth problem will occur, much worse if it unhooks your braces to your teeth. You don't want to be under water with mouthfull of loose braces.

That would be trouble!

ScubaJenn81 · 10-02-2007, 05:42 AM

I would just take some asprin (or something like that) after you get your braces adjusted if you are going to be diving. Otherwise, you may be feeling it a little too much.

Stingray Brett · 10-02-2007, 05:47 AM

I have never actually taken aspirin for my teeth Ive always forgot and just toughed it out which really hurt!!!

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