This could be huge. A way for athletes to improve strength, flexibility, agility and balance simply by wearing a specially designed mouth guard. It sounds too good to be true, but his is the real deal.
Dentists have known for decades that a properly aligned bite can have a positive impact on the body's strength and endurance. The problem has always been the ability to accurately and predictably determine that specific bite position.
A Canadian dentist, Dr. Anil Makkar, has been able to demonstrate predictable and substantial improvements by utilising neuromuscular dental technology. This is the same process we use to for our headache patients and to solve "TMJ" problems. Dr. Makkar , working with a professional trainer, has refined the designs (there are more than one type depending on the athlete's needs) and the fabrication process.
The interest is growing among professional sports teams, especially football and hockey. Interestingly, in his research, Dr. Makkar discovered that traditional mouth guards actually decreased strength. The difference is staggering. No athlete who tries the PPM will ever want to go back to any other mouth guard.
This isn't only for the professional athlete. College and high school programs have shown interest. Because of the improvements in posture and balance when wearing the PPM, golfers have been able to improve their game as well. This is all fairly new and very exciting. More applications are being developed all the time.
Our office is one of the few in the U.S. to be certified to provide the PPM. If you have any interest in the PPM and would like a complimentary evaluation to see if you're a good candidate, please give us a call.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Bill Greenberg
ppmmouthguard.com