Partial Plate

[Nuts4koi]

Hi All.

I start my certification class on Friday evening. I wanted to know if I should dive with my partial dental plate or leave it at home. It is for molars and my front teeth are all intact.

Thanks in advance.

 

[--tom--]

It doesn't matter, whatever you feel comfortable with. There is no wrong answer.

Congratulations on your class.

Good diving.

 

[oldogre]

I have a partial top plate,& dive with it in -it is a good fit. It is easier to keep your regulator in with teeth rather than gums.

 

[BonaireDan]

Hi All.

I start my certification class on Friday evening. I wanted to know if I should dive with my partial dental plate or leave it at home. It is for molars and my front teeth are all intact.

Thanks in advance.

As an instructor and a dentist I suggest leaving it in if stable. Otherwise take it out - just don't lose it. Does not sound like you really need it if not eating so it may be less hassle to takeit out when you dive.