NTI Device Takes the Bite Out of Stress
Sometimes chronic stress or high-pressure situations can cause people
to develop a damaging habit known as bruxism, or unconsciously biting
down with too much force at non-mealtimes. It can happen at night or
during the day, is common in about one third of the population, and
is more prevalent amongst women. The inappropriate tendency to constantly
clench or grind the teeth can be related to poor stress management.
In
fact, bruxers are often those personality types who react to stress
with anger, pain, frustration, aggression or competition. Since it's
a harmful
habit that wears down biting surfaces, misaligns the bite, and can
lead to serious dental problems, we screen each patient for warning
signs:
unexplained sensitivity in teeth and gums, jaw pain, temporomandibular
joint (TMJ) pain, popping and clicking jaws, tense muscles, headaches,
excessive wear or flatness on teeth, worn enamel, partially exposed
and sensitive tooth interior (dentin), and/or tongue indentations.
In severe
cases, we may find that frequent clenching and grinding has moved the
entire jaw out of balance.
Once identified, we can often treat bruxism with a
revolutionary little acrylic mouthpiece called the NTI-tss device.
How does it work? Recognizing that bruxism starts with a jaw muscle
malfunction, not a bite problem, this device actually interrupts
the involuntary tug of war between the jaw's side and temporal muscles,
reducing clenching intensity by one-third. Further, the device causes
the muscles to relax in a stable position, so that you and those
hyperactive malfunctioning muscles can rest. Often this eliminates
bruxism related headaches and/or various kinds of TMJ pain within
just a few days of fitting the device! |
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