Sports Dentistry

In sport the challenge for all athletes is to perform to their optimum level, maintain endurance, prevent injuries & speed up recovery.

In recent years the importance of dentistry in sports has been highlighted towards enhancing the performance of our athletes, maintaining cellular health & fitness and minimising their risk of injury. Teeth are connected to a network of muscles, nerves & myofascial paths, therefore their health and alignment impacts on the function of the whole body. Research has shown that there is a direct correlation between the alignment of the jaw and the performance of an athlete. For example a balanced jaw & TMJ, will improve the airway dynamics and this will enable greater strength in the athlete, less lactic acid build up and faster reaction response to visuals.

Through the use of dental oral appliances that reposition and align the jaw, the effect on the whole body shows a remarkable improvement in breathing, balance, agility, speed and endurance. Sports dentistry can help to enhance performance but it also provides a protection function through the use of custom made, aligned mouthguards that will reduce injury to the jaw & face on impact.

Through wearing a customised aligned mouthguard fitted by an O Clinic dentist, a sportsperson will be able to train harder & perform to the best of their ability.