Scuba Diving With Braces
If you’re planning to go scuba diving or snorkeling this summer, don’t cancel your plans just because you had to get braces. There is plenty of space for the snorkel or the regulator to fit inside your mouth. The trick to getting used to it is to try on the equipment before actually getting in the water.
If you are wearing rubber bands on your braces that connect your jaw, it’s recommended that you remove them for the dive. This is because you need to clear your ears and ease the preasure my wiggling your jaw. Doing this might cause the rubber band to snap and get lodged somewhere in your mouth.
Divers who have braces don’t usually have a problem with their braces during dives. If you’re still not sure about diving, practice in a swimming pool or stick to a shallow dive until you feel more confident.