Bijan Robinson’s Secret Weapon Isn’t What You Think: A Smile Upgrade
A confident smile, reconsidered
Robinson was a standout at the University of Texas and a top-rated recruit before becoming an NFL player. He says he smiles often, but for years he did not want braces.
He worried that wearing wires might limit the foods he could eat. As his football profile grew, he paid less attention to the slight twist in his smile.
A small change for work
After entering the NFL, Robinson decided that a modest adjustment could help his professional image. He partnered with Invisalign and began using clear aligners to straighten his teeth. Robinson says he wears them in many settings, including practice and games beneath his helmet.
Aligners are not mouthguards
Robinson says a traditional mouthguard makes it harder for him to breathe. He credits his conditioning with helping him contribute as both a runner and receiver, including scoring from the backfield. Invisalign representatives clarified that the aligners should not be used as a mouthguard.
Key points
- Robinson partnered with Invisalign to address a slight twist in his smile.
- He says he wears clear aligners at practice and in games.
- Robinson had avoided braces because he worried wires would limit what he could eat.
- Invisalign representatives said the aligners should not be used as mouthguards.