Patrick Mahomes revealed the need to straighten his smile ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional playoff matchup against the Houston Texans.
Over the years, fans have seen the reigning Super Bowl MVP chewing on a mysterious mouthguard during NFL games.
As theories circulate about his mysterious microphone, Mahomes recently revealed how his latest partnership helps him with a dental condition.
Speaking with AdweekMahomes announced his endorsement deal with Invisalign.
“After many years of speculation, I thought it was finally time to set the record straight, and many of you were right…I am a proud Invisalign user,” Mahomes said.
'As an athlete, I'm always focused on optimizing my performance and health, so when it came time to choose how to improve my smile, it was clear that Invisalign aligners were the right choice for me over traditional braces. “I am excited to officially join the Invisalign Team.”
Patrick Mahomes Launched Invisalign Partnership Before Chiefs-Texans Game
Fans have seen the quarterback chewing on an Invisalign mouthpiece over the years.
The quarterback joins the Invisalign Smile Squad as a brand ambassador in a multi-year deal.
While his dental history remains a secret, Mahomes had a gap between his teeth in his early years in the NFL.
After quietly resolving the condition, Mahomes capitalized on his partnership with Invisalign and praised the product for how much it had helped him.
“It's funny how much speculation there's been about something as simple as my aligners,” Mahomes joked. “Invisalign is a product that has made a real difference to me personally and I wanted to pass this on to others, so the partnership came about quite naturally.”
“I've been using your product for a while because it's helped me feel more confident without it being too noticeable or affecting my daily routine,” she continued.
'When we started talking, it made sense to team up and share that story. “It's great to work with a brand that aligns with who I am and helps me inspire others to feel good about themselves too.”
The reigning Super Bowl MVP previously had a gap between his teeth early in his career.
Mahomes threw for 3,928 yards and 26 touchdowns last season as the Chiefs finished 15-2
Mahomes' brand partnerships include Adidas, State Farm, Subway and T-Mobile. When asked what he looks for when partnering with companies, Mahomes responded, “Authenticity, first and foremost.”
Also, if it is a brand or product that I already use and have a connection with outside of football.
Mahomes' title-winning form has continued with 392 completions in 581 attempts. He also threw for 3,928 yards and 26 touchdowns last season.
Kansas City had a near-perfect season with a 15-2 record atop the AFC West. Their only losses were against Buffalo and Denver.
The defending champions are coming off a bye week as they prepare to face the Texans who defeated the Chargers, 32-12, in a wild card defensive masterclass.