High performance mouthguards offer a more personalized fit and greater comfort, helping to provide more reliable protection than common over-the-counter guards for many athletes. At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Cleveland, TN, we offer custom Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ for athletes and active patients who want protection designed around their bite, sport, and level of activity.
What Are High Performance Mouthguards?
A high performance mouthguard is a custom-fitted appliance designed to protect the teeth and jaw during sports or high-impact activity. Unlike stock mouthguards, which rely on clenching to stay in place, custom guards fit the contours of your teeth. This can make them more comfortable, secure, and easier to wear during activity.
They’re also different from boil-and-bite mouthguards, which offer a better fit than a stock mouthguard but are prone to distortion over time.
Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™
Most people think of a sports mouthguard as purely defensive equipment, something that sits between your teeth and whatever’s coming at your face. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ was built around a different idea. It goes beyond just protecting your teeth and also accounts for when your jaw clenches under pressure.
During intense physical exertion, many athletes clench their jaw. Clenching may increase tension in the jaw and surrounding muscles, affecting comfort during training or competition.
ArmourBite™ technology addresses it directly. Precisely positioned wedges built into the mouthpiece gently reposition the lower jaw forward. This small shift may improve airflow and help reduce clenching for some users. In the end, you’ll have a mouthguard tailored to support protection, comfort, jaw positioning, and airflow during activity.
Two Options for Protective Mouthwear
Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ comes in two options.
The Under Armour Performance Mouthpiece sits on the lower teeth. Its thinner, low-profile design helps athletes communicate and breathe more naturally during training and competition. The primary focus is performance, jaw comfort, and airway support rather than absorbing direct contact. For runners, cyclists, lifters, CrossFit athletes, golfers, tennis players, and baseball players, this option fits the way they train.
The Under Armour Performance Mouthguard is a different tool for a different job. It sits on the upper teeth, covers more surface area, and is engineered to absorb and distribute the kind of impact forces that come with football, hockey, lacrosse, MMA, boxing, and rugby. It includes ArmourBite technology while adding the protective bulk and coverage that contact athletes require.
The Mouthpiece works well for training and non-contact sports, while the Mouthguard is suitable for contact sports that require more impact protection.
Under Armour Performance Mouthwear Process, Step-by-Step
Getting a custom Under Armour Mouthguard or Mouthpiece at the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is a straightforward process.
It starts with a free consultation. During that first visit, one of our dentists will take a look at how your teeth come together, how your jaw sits, and whether there are any existing signs of grinding wear or TMJ strain that should factor into the fitting.
From there, we take impressions of your teeth and arch. We send the impressions to the lab, where your mouthguard or mouthpiece is fabricated to fit your teeth and bite. When your appliance is ready, you return for a final fitting. At that appointment, we check the fit, confirm that the jaw positioning feels comfortable, and make any needed adjustments.
The whole process typically takes two appointments. Most patients find the second visit to be quick. You leave with an appliance built specifically for your mouth and your sport.
Learn More About High Performance Mouthguards in Cleveland, TN
Whether you are an athlete or a parent looking for proactive dental protection for your child, the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry can help you choose a high performance mouthguard designed for comfort, fit, and protection. We offer custom Under Armour Mouthguards for protection during contact sports and Mouthpieces for non-contact activities.
Ready to take the next step toward custom Under Armour Performance Mouthwear? Schedule a free consultation at our Cleveland, TN office.
