Sierra Studio - Gaurds/Protection

Our teeth need the most protection when we’re playing sports, and a mouth guard is an essential component of any player’s protective gear. Sports guards provide protection against dental and facial injuries by supporting and cushioning the teeth from collision caused by incidental contact.The dentists at Sierra can create a custom mouth guard that you can wear during ANY sporting activity.

Why get a custom sports guard?

Dentist-made sports guards are more comfortable and effective than generic mouth guards. Probably the most significant benefit that a mouthguard can provide is protection against damage to teeth and dental work. When a blow is delivered to the mouth the forces of the impact are absorbed by the structures the blow lands upon. In the case of hard oral tissues such as teeth, a forceful impact can easily cause tooth fracture, result in tooth dislodgement, or damage existing dental work (dental crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, dental implants).

A sports mouthguard can help to dissipate the total amount of energy that has to be absorbed by any one tooth or region of the mouth. The spongy resiliency of a mouthguard can help to absorb some of the energy of a blow. The stiffness of the mouthguard can help to distribute the energy of a traumatic force over a greater surface area. Both of these effects will lessen the total force load any one tooth is subjected to and therefore lessen the likelihood that chipping, breaking, or even tooth dislodgement will occur.

Along these same lines, to some degree a mouth protector can help to prevent jaw bone fracture. A mouthguard's resiliency and stiffness once again both come into play and can help to minimize the total amount of force that any one portion of the jaw is subjected to.

Athletic mouthguards can also help prevent tooth damage that might be caused by tooth to tooth contact. Hard collisions or blows directed to the head or mouth can result in a motion where the athlete's jaws come together forcibly. The resiliency of that portion of a mouthguard that covers over the chewing surface of the wear's teeth can help to cushion the effects of this reaction and therefore help to prevent tooth damage.

How important is it to wear a mouthguard?

The importance of an athlete wearing a sports mouthguard when participating in almost any type of sport cannot be over emphasized. A mouthguard can help to minimize the amount of soft tissue damage that is caused by a traumatic event. A forceful blow can press a person's lips or cheeks against teeth, dental work, or dental appliances in a fashion where they become pierced or torn. The violent jaw movements created by a blow or collision can result in a biting laceration of the lips, cheeks, or tongue.

Mouthguards can act as a buffer between the soft and hard tissues of the mouth. The rounded contours of a guard can help to protect soft tissues. The spongy resilience of a guard can possibly help to buffer or cushion the effects of a blow.

Sports guards can help to minimize soft tissue injury created by dental appliances. The lips and cheeks of those athletes that wear braces (orthodontic appliances) can certainly benefit from the protection a mouthguard. Also, the way the interior contours of a customized mouthguard will fit into those regions where teeth are missing makes it possible that a sports participant can leave their removable partial denture out during practice or games yet still have adequate support for their teeth. A removable partial denture could be dislodged during a traumatic event, resulting in tissue laceration or loss of or damage to the appliance itself.

Sierra Studio - Performance Enhancement Splints

Is there a difference between performance and optimum performance? Of course there is! A split-second faster, a step quicker, an inch higher, a bit more flexibility, a little stronger can make all the difference in your game. Athletes are always in pursuit of an edge, that natural advantage that will help them train and perform better than the rest. For thousands of athletes, including professionals competing at the highest level, a performance enhancement splint is a necessary advantage.

The splint naturally aligns the athlete's jaw, and in doing so, has been shown to enhance explosive power, balance, range of motion, flexibility, endurance and oxygen flow during training and competition, allowing the user to maximize their performance.

The process of properly aligning the jaw position is based on the principles of Neuro-muscular Dentistry, which indicate that a “good” bite is achieved when the muscles of the face, jaw and neck are allowed to be at their most efficient state, which is a restful state. What we have observed, and demonstrate time and again, is an immediate improvement in posture, range of motion, flexibility, balance, and strength. Our users have reported to us increased endurance and faster recovery. We believe that these results flow from a combination of factors, including a more efficiently functioning neuromusculature, and enhanced oxygen flow through an increased airway.

Precision-Crafter Power Guard

Available as an Upper protective guard (for contact sports), and Lower (for non-contact and training), an ehancement splint delivers an immediate advantage to your body. No sports drinks, no supplements and no taking chances with your health or career - and the results are immediate.

This is not just another mouthguard or a boil and bite custom imitation. Have you ever had your dentist dedicate a significant amount of time to determine your best precise jaw location for a boil and bite or off-the shelf, one size fits all mouth appliance? Ensureing that your splint precisely fits only one athlete - you, this gives you an advantage over your competition. Performance enhancement splints are not inexpensive, but it is worth every penny - just as is an expert personal trainer, strength coach, endurance coach and other expert.

At Sierra, we understand that the key to realizing your athletic potential is You. Our emphasis is on unlocking your inherent potential through principles of neuromuscular science applied to and customized just for you, and is the key to unlocking your natural athletic advantage!