399 W. Napa St. PPM
Smile Makeover Specialist
The PPM or Pure Performance Mouthguard was developed as a result of clinical findings of patients undergoing treatment for facial pain, headaches, malocclusion (bad bite), or the symptoms of TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction). The patients were fitted with an orthotic or bite splint and showed improvement in strength, balance and endurance that could only be explained by the use of the appliance. This is truly an exciting development in Neuromuscular Dentistry. Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior this device will allow you to maximize your potential as an athlete.
The Pure Power Mouthguard achieves this by properly aligning the muscles in the head and neck area. This leads to a more balanced head posture which translates to a better airway for increased oxygen uptake, better vertebral alignment and increased muscle recruitment for the whole body. The result is better body balance, increased endurance and more strength.
The procedure for making the device involves taking impressions of the patients teeth, and then after relaxation of the muscles with a TENS (transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation) device a bite is captured using electromyography on a computer. The laboratory processed custom mouthguard with a short appointment a few weeks later.
The mouthguard is being worn by hundreds of professional athletes to gain that competitive edge with great results. Your complimentary appointment allows you to gain more information about this exciting product and with a few tests we will be able to see if you can gain that edge.
Contact Dr. Lopes today for your initial consultation.
