Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Last week we talked about the pure power mouth guards for college, pro, or high level high school athletes. This week we are going to talk about PlaySafe mouth guards for high school athletes, younger children, or college club sports.

5 million teeth will be knocked out of mouths this year! But, ADA thinks that 200,000 teeth will be saved by PlaySafe mouth guards which are custom made to your mouth by your dentist. 

Keep in mind that 34% of all sports related injuries involve the face. However, the risk of injury to your teeth and mouth is reduced by 99% with a mouth guard. In addition, PlaySafe mouth guards are far more effective than store bought, plastic mouth guards.

Over-the-counter mouth guards are not as effective as PlaySafe mouth guards because they are not made for your specific teeth and face. Also, they cannot be altered for braces or missing teeth. Most mouth guards sold over the counter require your teeth to be clenched for maximum protection.  PlaySafe will stay in place with no effort because they are made to the exact duplication of your teeth. Even better, your kids will love them, and wear them because they can be custom made with their favorite colors.

PlaySafe Sport Mouth guards offer 9 times more protection, they fit better and athletes can breathe easier using them. Simply put, the level of protection is far superior.

Play safe cost more than over the counter because they are custom made and the material used is made only for sports guards. But, replacing a single tooth can cost $3,000 or more, not to mention the lifetime maintenance costs. Isn’t it worth the extra expense? Call Dream Smile Dental to make your appointment for a PlaySafe Mouth Guard.

High school and college sports are about to start and on the list of supplies your child needs is a sports mouth guard. This may seem like a simple purchase which you can make at any sporting goods store for a few dollars. But you may not know that this simple piece of equipment can have a dramatic effect on your son or daughters sports performance.

If your child is a college athlete, or competing at a high level in high school, you should consider the Pure Power Mouth Guard, a custom fitted mouth guard that properly aligns the jaw, putting the entire body in equilibrium. This means, the muscles are completely relaxed and no longer compensating to hold the body's posture together.

Now the muscles can release more energy, power, strength, flexibility and increased range of motion to the body. Even professional athletes, such as Terrell Owens and Olympic champion Michael Redd found a 30%-80% increase in their athletic ability when using the PPM.

It sounds crazy that a mouth guard can make you stronger, improve your flexibility and increase your balance. But this mouth guard, derived from neuromuscular dentistry, shows how connected your bite is to the rest of your body. The idea is to find the ideal bite position (where the muscles and joints are most relaxed) and build that position into the appliance.

If you are interested in better sports performance, playing to the best of your ability, request a consultation with Dream Smile Dental.

What would you think if someone told you that a mouth guard can make you stronger, improve your flexibility and increase your balance? Those are the benefits a Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM). Custom fitted, the Pure Power Mouthguard, properly aligns the jaw putting the entire body in equilibrium.

When the body is in equilibrium, the muscles are completely relaxed and are no longer compensating to hold the body's posture together.

The muscles now have the capability to release more energy, power, strength, flexibility and increased range of motion to the body. Professional and amateur athletes from many sports are praising it, including Terrell Owens and Manny Ramirez.

This appliance, derived from neuromuscular dentistry, shows how connected your bite is to the rest of your body. The idea is to find the ideal bite position (where the muscles and joints are most relaxed ) and build that position into the appliance.

The bite is found by relaxing the muscles and then jaw tracking is done to see, in real time, where the bite is most relaxed. After recording these measurements and creating models of the mouth, we can fabricate the PPM. Once the PPM is placed in the mouth, the jaw automatically moves into the correct position instantly liberating stored energy. It has been found that when a person is in this position, they are better able to use their strength, increase their range of motion, and improve their balance. Background muscle tension is relaxed allowing them to use their body more efficiently.

How is a Pure Power Mouthguard different from a regular mouth guard?
A regular mouth guard is made of material that is heated up and then the teeth are squeezed into it. This material is not durable or comfortable which why you see athletes chewing on the guard and taking it out. 

The pressure-heat laminated mouth guard fits on the teeth, but the material shifts the bite so that the muscles have to work harder. It has been found that athletes with these ill fitting guards may even perform worse with this type of guard.

The Pure Power Mouthguard is a comfortable custom-fitted appliance, using specialized computer technology to pinpoint and capture your ideal bite position. If you or a friend is serious about your sport, call Dream Smile Dental to see if you are a candidate for the Pure Power Mouthguard.