The best way to protect your braces while playing sports is to wear a braces mouthguard. This mouth guard will act as a cushion between your braces and mouth so that anything that hits your face won’t harm your appliance. It will also protect your soft tissue from being irritated by the metal brackets and wires if something hits your mouth. Working toward a stellar smile doesn’t mean you have to give up the sports you love, and you can still hit home runs or score the winning goal while your teeth are being straightened.