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Under Armour
Under Armour
Under Armour Performance Mouthwear has been engineered to unlock your power and potential. It's all in you, but blocked by one of the human body's instinctive reflex systems – teeth-clenching. With safe, custom-fitted Performance Mouthwear, athletes in any physical activity or sport – from football and wrestling to Yoga and golf – can capitalize on innovation that makes you stronger, faster and better.
This new technology, developed by the company Bite Tech who specializes in performance mouthwear, prevents your teeth from clenching and pivots your jaw forward. This position relieves pressure on the jaw joint, keeping excessive negative hormones from being produced. This jaw position also improves airway opening.
Proven Performance Enhancements
Research has shown that strength is improved by an average of 17% and lactic acid buildup is decreased by 25% by wearing the Under Armour Performance Mouthwear. Studies also show an improvement in responding to auditory and visual cues which could speed reaction time.
It is amazing something as simple as a custom mouthguard could actually increase physical performance. This technology is backed by some of the biggest names in professional sports, and recommended by professional trainers and strength coaches.
The Fitting Process
This patented technology is applied in a three-step process: we will take an impression of your teeth here at Madison Family Dentistry in order to get a custom-fit; then, the impression will be shipped to a lab for the sport guard to be made; and, finally, the mouthwear will come back to our office where we will give you a final fitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under Armour Performance Mouthwear? - Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ is a completely new category of performance gear designed for all athletes looking to get better in their chosen sport.
- How does UA Performance Mouthwear™ differ from mouthguards? - Mouthguards provide protection. UA Performance Mouthwear, which includes mouthpieces and mouthguards powered by ArmourBite™ Technology, does more: It enhances performance. It is not only backed by some of the biggest names in pro sports, it's also recommended by dentists, pro trainers, strength coaches and wellness experts.
- How does it work? - Clenching the jaw triggers the production and release of a cascade of hormones, including cortisol, the stress hormone. UA Performance Mouthwear powered by ArmourBite™ Technology prevents teeth clenching and relieves pressure on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). By preventing the excessive production of hormones, the body is able to unlock its full potential.
- Is it just for athletes? - From the playing field to the battlefield, Bite Tech's technology is helping not only athletes but firefighters, police, SWAT teams, and other military personnel as well. After all, high-pressure, tense, aggressive situations aren't found only in the sports world. Just ask students, executives, moms, airline pilots, physicians, truckers, teachers, laborers… the truth is, at times we could all use some assistance with our performance.
- Are there research studies to support the performance claims? - Absolutely. There are studies published in peer-reviewed journals to support the claims. More information is available online at www.bitetech.com.
