Custom Performance Appliances for Athletes
How Jaw Position Can Support Athletic Performance
Athletic performance depends on more than strength and conditioning. The way the jaw rests and functions can influence breathing, posture, muscle coordination, and recovery. A custom performance appliance is designed to support a more balanced jaw position so athletes can move, train, and compete with greater efficiency.
Performance Benefits:
- Improved jaw alignment to support stronger muscle activation
- More efficient breathing during training and competition
- Better posture, balance, and body mechanics
- Reduced strain in the jaw, neck, shoulders, and back
Who It Can Help
- Athletes who clench their jaw during lifting or high-intensity training
- Runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes looking to support breathing efficiency
- Contact sport athletes who need protection with added functional support
- Youth, college, and professional athletes focused on performance improvement
DEP Trainer:
NON-CONTACT SPORTS
- Recommended for golf, working out, running etc.
- Posterior pads for inter-occlusal protection
- No anterior coverage to reduce bulk and allow natural incisal guidance
- Custom-formed for a tight, comfortable fit
- Lingual-less design enhances speech clarity and communication
- Constructed with 3.0 mm dual-laminate base and occlusal pads
- Lower arch only
DEP Pro:
MODERATE CONTACT
- Recommended for moderate contact sports; minimal facial contact
- 3 mm PolyShok layer to absorb impact
- 50 % thinner than DEP Elite
- Posterior pads for inter-occlusal protection
- Custom-formed for a tight, comfortable fit
- Palatal area allows speech & optimal airway
- Full coverage, upper arch only
DEP Elite:
HEAVY CONTACT
- Recommended for heavy contact sports; facial impact
- 1–4 mm PolyShok layer
- Absorbs excessive impact
- Tight, comfortable fit
- Palatal area for speech & airway
DEP 3D:
CAD/CAM DESIGN
- Recommended for ALL contact
- Customizable thickness
- Palatal area for speech & airway
- Tight, comfortable fit
- Upper, lower, or both arches
What Makes the Performance Guard™ Unique?
A custom performance appliance is designed to do more than shield the teeth. By supporting a healthier jaw position, it can help the body move with better coordination, stability, and muscular efficiency during training or competition.
Results You Can Expect
Performance Evaluation
The process begins with a detailed assessment of jaw position, bite function, breathing patterns, and athletic goals. This helps determine how a custom appliance may support your strength, balance, endurance, and recovery.
Custom Appliance Design
Your appliance is created to fit your mouth comfortably while supporting a more balanced jaw position. The goal is to improve airway support, muscle coordination, and overall body mechanics during training or competition.
Train, Compete, and Adjust
Once your appliance is ready, you can begin using it during athletic activity. Follow-up visits allow the fit and function to be refined so it continues to support your performance, comfort, and long-term results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Performance Mouthguards
When the jaw is supported in a more balanced position, the surrounding muscles may function with less strain. This can help athletes improve coordination, stability, and overall power output during demanding movement.
A properly designed appliance may help support jaw posture in a way that encourages a more open airway. For athletes, this can make breathing feel more efficient during endurance training, high-intensity intervals, and competition.
Reducing unnecessary tension in the jaw, neck, and surrounding muscles may help the body recover more effectively. This support can be especially helpful for athletes who train frequently or place repeated stress on their bodies.
The jaw is connected to broader postural and muscular systems. Supporting better jaw alignment may help reduce compensations that affect the neck, shoulders, back, and overall body mechanics.
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