A New Era of Keeping Athletes Safe
Sports equipment has always had to find a way to be safe and work well at the same time. Over time, helmets, pads, and cleats have all altered. The athletic mouthguard, on the other hand, didn’t change much for decades. It was simple: boil, bite, and wear to keep the teeth and jaw safe from forceful impacts. But, as terrible things that have happened in sports have proven, safety isn’t just about broken bones or chipped teeth; it’s also about things that aren’t obvious, like getting too hot on the field.
This is when a brand-new, game-changing notion comes into play. This mouthguard is distinct from ordinary gear since it not only protects the teeth, but it also sends messages to the body. It transforms how we think about mouthguards by using cutting-edge impact absorption and heat-detecting technologies.
The story of this technology doesn’t begin in a lab or a boardroom. It starts on a football field, where every time an athlete pushes their limits, their lives, families, and futures are at stake.
What the New Thing Is All About
In 2018, a terrible tragedy happened at the University of Maryland: Jordan McNair, an offensive lineman, died of heatstroke while practicing. His death stunned the sports world and led to urgent talks about how to keep athletes safe and how there aren’t any real-time signals for heat-related injuries.
A dentist from Maryland, Dr. George Garbis was very affected. He was a father of athletes, so he realized how risky it is for them and how much parents worry every time their child plays. He and his coach, Viron Wildy, a licensed speed specialist, began to pose a simple question: Why isn’t there an easier way to identify when an athlete is about to overheat?
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