Athletic Mouth Guard

More Strength. More Balance. More Success!

Athletic Mouthguard = Your Athletic Advantage

How’s this for an interesting little fact? In about 90% of the population, the lower jaw is not in its best, most comfortable, most optimal position. So what – you may think? What’s the big deal? Well – this jaw misalignment causes pain and muscle tension in the jaw, leading to stiffness, inflexibility and other issues all throughout your body. We bet you’d be surprised to learn just how important a properly aligned jaw is; how it can improve your endurance, your strength and your overall physical ability.
Well, something has been created to help you improve you physical ability by combining neuromuscular dentistry and science. It’s called the Athletic Mouthguard and it was developed as a dental aid for athletes wanting to achieve their best.
When your jaw is in its most optimal position, the muscles surrounding your jaw are no longer stressed. This gives you a comfortable bite, improved balance, better flexibility and increased upper body strength. The Athletic Mouthguard aids in returning your muscles to their optimal position, helping you reach the athletic peak you have been striving for.

Not your average, everyday mouth guard
What sets this mouth guard apart from others (besides its neuromuscular dental applications) is that it wasn’t designed for one specific athlete in mind. The  Athletic Mouthguard is worn on the upper or lower teeth, depending on the type of sport you play, whether it be contact or non contact. In addition to athletes who traditionally wear mouth guards (football, hockey and soccer players) there are numerous other athletes who are reaping the benefits of wearing an Athletic Mouthguard. Baseball players, marathoners, swimmers, cyclists and strength trainers have all found that using the Athletic Mouthguard infinitely increases their agility, balance and strength.
When there is a problem with your jaw alignment, symptoms such as headaches, pain in the neck & shoulders, jaw pain, clicking or popping of the jaw and ringing in the ears can occur. The Athletic Mouthguard looks at the way your jaw, teeth and temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) work together through their position in the mouth.
When your lower jaw is misaligned there is additional stress and strain put on the muscles of your face, neck and jaw. Additionally, your shoulders and upper back muscles are negatively affected. This in turn affects your posture and ultimately drains energy from your body; energy that is required for you to perform at your athletic peak. When your jaw is lined up the way it should be, your muscles and your spine are relaxed. This improves upper body strength, balance and flexibility.

 
Dr. Imm is able to determine your best possible jaw position through a computerized jaw tracking system and TENS machine. The TENS machine is used to help relax your muscles, putting them in their most comfortable position.
During your evaluation Dr. Imm will take impressions of your teeth and from this procedure, your optimal bite will be recorded. Your Athletic Mouthguard will take about a week to be made in a lab and during your second visit, you will be fitted with your brand new custom made mouth guard.
To learn more about the advantage and benefits of the Athletic Mouthguard and whether it’s a good fit for you, contact Dr. Imm. Unleash your athletic potential and sore to new heights . . . call us today!