Dentistry in Fredericton, NB

Power Bite & Therapeutic Sport Splint System by Dr. J

Research is clear Jaw position and proper bite does affect upper body strength, endurance and other athletic performances.

In dental terms the position at which the lower teeth come into contact with the upper teeth is known as ‘Occlusion’. This occlusion position has a lateral (sideways), anterior/posterior (front/back), and vertical (up/down) component that is typically affected by crooked/misaligned teeth, worn out teeth, loss of teeth (including wisdom teeth/ third molars) and other factors.

The principle of increased strength is based on optimal jaw position. All power bites are not effective on everyone. Genetically our body, head and occlusion has evolved to be in a certain position with a natural dentition of 32 teeth keeping the jaw, head, airway and body balanced for optimum performance.

Today, over 90 % of the population suffers from one of the stated conditions, resulting in a compromised bite and physiological performances.

Therapeutic Power Bite Sport Splints help protect your teeth, jaws, temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and surrounding structures. Therapeutic PBS also relieves muscle tension, muscle spasms, increase strength, endurance, improve reaction time and recovery.

Power Bite Collection:

“GRIZZLY” for Contact Sports; Hockey, Rugby, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Boxing, Martial Arts.

Specifications; Specific power bite position, Upper appliance, double/triple layering for optimum protection, reinforced front for impact protection.

“PB Silver” for non-contact Sports; Weight lifting, Baseball, Golf, Racket ball,
Specifications; Specific power bite position, lower appliance, double layering, comfort fit.

Strengthening & Stabilizing Effect

Proper jaw, head and neck posture is the key to optimum physiological strength. People who suffer the loss of one or more teeth and/or have malocclusion (poor bite position) usually develop compromised jaw, head, neck positions and compromised strength, balance and recovery. Additionally during the developmental stages of life, the jaw may adapt to a more posterior position, moving the tongue backward closing the airway, the head will acquire a more forward position in an attempt to open up the airway; a survival mechanism, again producing compromising posture.

Therapeutic & Healing Effects

The therapeutic “Power Bite System” by Dr.J reestablishes optimum jaw, neck and head posture opening up the airway and positioning muscles for maximum output. PBS is covered by most dental insurances.

Dr.Jean-Guy Violette has received a dental degree from University of Montreal, Master of Science Degree from Donau University, Master of Science Degree from Tufts University, Certificates in TMD & Orofacial Pain from Donau and Tufts University. In the last 25 years he has done extensive research in the field of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain, neuromuscular dentistry, anthropologie and physiologie.

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