Should you swim if your brace has broken?

Swimming with a broken brace can be dangerous for a number of reasons. First, a broken brace can't provide the necessary support to keep your teeth in place, which can lead to further damage. Second, the increased water pressure from swimming can force water under the brace and into the surrounding tissue. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection. Finally, swimming with a broken brace can increase the risk of aspiration, which is when foreign material enters the lungs.

If you have a broken brace, it is important to see your dentist as soon as possible to have it repaired or replaced. In the meantime, you should avoid swimming and any other activities that could put your teeth at risk.