Can I play contact sports with a retainer? You may wish to have a new mouthguard now that you are wearing retainers. You should wear a mouth- guard instead of your removable retainer when you play contact sports. Ask your orthodontist for further advice. Stuart Miller2025-02-12T11:08:23+00:0012th February, 2025|FAQs What are Retainers| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail