Abstract: Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus.

Abstract: Oral apparatus 60 and methods for the reduction of cortisol levels due to psychological stress are disclosed. The oral apparatus 60 include at least a first bite pad 62 and a second bite pad 64 configured to be positioned between at least one of the molars of a user to relieve pressure at the temporomandibular joint or to withdraw the mandibular condyle from the articular fossa of the temporomandibular joint. The oral apparatus 60 is configured and the methods designed to downregulate the levels of cortisol in a user.

Abstract: Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus.