MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a phone, tablet or computer with tongue and head movements. The device costs $1,400 for one unit and connects to electronics over Bluetooth.
The product is designed as an alternative input device for people who have difficulty using a standard mouse, keyboard or touchscreen. Augmental says it is intended for adults with enough tongue dexterity to operate it.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors detect movements from the tongue and head, translating them into actions such as moving a cursor, clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping, according to Augmental and MIT News.
A tongue press can be assigned to a left click or to click-and-drag. Augmental also describes a sip gesture for a right click. Head movements can help move the cursor, while the tongue controls the touchpad directly.
The device communicates wirelessly with phones, tablets and computers. Augmental lists compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Why the fit matters
MouthPad is not a general, off-the-shelf mouthguard. Augmental says each unit is made for an individual user after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The company then uses that scan to manufacture the mouthpiece.
Augmental says the scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider. It estimates delivery at about six months after receiving the scan.
That custom process may help the device fit a particular mouth, but it also adds time and cost before use. The company lists a two-device package for the same user at $1,900.
Who can buy it
Augmental’s July 2026 announcement said public U.S. sales opened July 22, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The company currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses, according to product information reported from Augmental.
The device is not geo-restricted, so a person may be able to use it outside the United States. However, the company’s stated shipping limit means that international customers cannot currently order it directly for delivery outside the U.S.
What remains unclear
The available information comes mainly from Augmental’s product materials and company announcement. The supplied reporting does not include independent testing of the device’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or results for people with disabilities.
It also does not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance or identify an independent assessment of its health, safety, privacy or Bluetooth security. Augmental’s product information says the device is not currently covered by insurance, but the available records do not identify specific insurers or reimbursement policies.
Some secondary reports describe more than seven hours of continuous use, a charging time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those specifications were not independently confirmed in the supplied primary material, and reports differ on the device’s weight and model. Augmental’s official product information remains the source for the price, compatibility, custom fitting and control functions described here.
