Hi lablady. We aren't qualified to give that kind of opinion. You'll have to show this webpage to a medical professional and get their take on it.

This is a top only mouthguard.

Hi Shawn. This particular mouthguard is best suited for teenagers or adults. Guards with distinct youth sizes can be browsed here - http://www.karatedepot.com/Mouth-Guards~117~cat21~Size~Youth~1.html.

Unfortunately the orthodontic guard is not listed in the youth sizes. I Thank You for your assistance though.

FYI...I did a little research and it IS available in a youth size, just not at KD.

We will do our best to integrate the youth size!

Hey Adam. I think you have to wait until you actually try it on to decide whether or not to mold it.

This is probably our best option designed specifically for braces.

Hi Ron. This particular brand does make a double layer, but we are not currently carrying it. You can find it here - http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:139265/sku:143001/shock-doctor-double-braces-mouthguard/blue/.

If you'd like to shop here (which we'd be pleased about, haha) check out the following two models: pr-mo-10, and pr-mo-183. Although not explicitly for braces, they should still accommodate without problem.

No, it is a single layer mouthguard

This mouthguard only protects the top teeth which makes it a single layer.

This mouth guard is made from silicone which works better with braces. Most mouth use plastics which won't fit over your braces as well as this one.

If you have braces, it is even more important for you to wear a mouthguard than it is for other people because of the risk of getting cut. These should provide good protection for you if you wear them right. Make sure to wear both the upper and lower mouth guards, as you said, and if you are still concerned about getting cut, you can show your mouth guards to your orthodontist to make sure they fit you well and are providing ample protection (though these are made to fit easily without boiling and should not give you a problem).

Akiva - yes, mouthguards such as this do a great job in protecting the mouth even when wearing braces. If you have braces on you upper and lower teeth it is generally recommended you choose a double layered mouth guard that protects both rows of teeth rather than just the top layer style.