Pure Power Mouthguards

Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach - VA

If you’re like most people, your lower jaw is not positioned in an ideal way. If your bite is not optimal your neck and jaw muscles may be tense. With your bite out of position, you may also have constricted airways. The combination of these factors can seriously impact your performance during athletics by:

• Stressing your jaw muscles as they fight against the position of your jaw
• Pulling your spine out of alignment
• Putting stress on upper-body muscles
• Affecting your balance
• Reducing your oxygen supply

In short, all of these factors can reduce your body's available resources just when you need them most: during competition.

Did you know that these problems may be reduced by a Pure Power Mouthguard?

Pure Power Mouthguard Candidates

Neuromuscular dentistry and you

Neuromuscular dentistry considers the impact that bite position has on the entire body. Recognizing that people experience improved posture, strength, and range of motion when the jaw is in a relaxed position, a neuromuscular dentist can assess the relationship between your teeth and jaw muscles to find your most relaxed jaw position

Pure Power Mouthguard

Ordinary mouthguards are one-size-fits-all and actually require the jaw muscles to work harder when used. Boil-and-bite mouthguards actually promote the bad position of your jaw, in addition to providing inferior protection. In contrast, a Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM) is custom-fitted by a neuromuscular dentist who will evaluate you to find your optimal bite position. A transcutaneous electro-neural stimulation (TENS) device is used to relax your muscles. Then muscle activity is measured while you move your jaw. Once your ideal bite position is identified using a computerized jaw tracking device, a PPM can be fitted. When the device is placed in your mouth, it holds your jaw in this optimal position.

Who can benefit from a PPM?

A PPM may benefit you if you play sports, particularly the types of sports where you might suffer from injuries to the jaw like football, hockey, basketball, and martial arts. In addition to its protective effects, you may find that the Pure Power Mouthguard improves your upper body strength, balance, posture, and range of motion. Many athletes, such as Milwaukee Bucks player Michael Redd, St. Louis Rams kicker Josh Brown, and Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez have reported that their performance has improved when using a Pure Power Mouthguard.

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions About Pure Power Mouthguards.

If you have questions about Pure Power Mouthguards or neuromuscular dentistry in general, please call or email our Virginia Beach dental offices today. We'll schedule your examination and consultation with Dr. Folck right away.