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If you are one of the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines help is available. The NTI® Tension Suppression System is an FDA approved device that has been demonstrated to considerably reduce or eliminate migraine and migraine associated tension headache pain and jaw disorders (“TMJ”). The NTI-TSS works without drugs, without surgery and without side effects. 


Patients who experience migraine headaches typically contract their jaw muscles more frequently while sleeping. The NTI-TSS is a small, removable device that is worn while sleeping to reduce neuromuscular activity that may cause migraines. The device is custom fit to a patient’s front teeth by their dentist.

Few Weston dental practices have the expertise to treat conditions like clenching and headache relief.

  • What is Bruxism?

    You probably grind your teeth or clench them once in a while. Occasionally grinding your teeth most likely won’t cause any harm.


    But if you regularly grind your teeth, you may have a condition called bruxism. It can hurt your:

    • Jaw muscles
    • Teeth
    • Temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which connect your jawbone to your skull and allow you to open and close your mouth.

  • What Are The Different Types of Bruxism?

    Bruxism can happen when you’re awake or asleep. The grinding action is the same, but awake and asleep bruxism are considered two separate conditions:


    Awake bruxism: You clench your jaw and grind your teeth during the day with this condition. It’s usually tied to emotional issues. Feeling anxious, stressed or angry can lead to teeth grinding. But so can concentrating on something. Awake bruxism often doesn’t need treatment, if you’re more likely to notice and stop. Stress management can help and learning ways to become aware can also help reduce the frequency.


    Sleep bruxism: You grind your teeth while asleep with this form, which may cause more harm. You may not get the help you need since you’re unaware it is happening. Another challenge with sleep bruxism is that people don’t realize how strong they’re clenching their jaw and teeth. They can use up to 250 pounds of force, causing jaw pain and teeth problems. Clenching can also lead to headaches.

  • Who is at Risk For Bruxism?

    Men and women get bruxism at roughly the same rate. If you have a family history of teeth grinding, you may face a higher risk. Other risk factors include:

    • Personality type, as people who are very driven may be more prone to teeth grinding.
    • Stress.
    • Cigarette smoking and caffeine use.
    • Certain anti-anxiety medications.

  • How Common Is Bruxism?

    Bruxism is a common sleep disorder. It affects about 10% of adults and up to 15% of children.

  • Are Children At Risk of Bruxism?

    Like adults, children can have bruxism. Parents may hear their children grinding their teeth in their sleep. But bruxism in children may not lead to long-term damage. Children’s teeth and jaws change quickly, and they may outgrow bruxism by the time they lose their baby teeth.


    Still, some children continue to grind their teeth until their teenage years. And regardless of age, teeth grinding in children can lead to:

    • Headaches
    • Jaw pain
    • TMJ disorders (jaw clicking and other problems).
    • Wear and tear on the teeth

    While stress is a main cause of bruxism in adults, that’s not usually the case with children. Teeth grinding in children may come from:

    • Allergies
    • Misaligned teeth
    • Mouth irritation
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Heredity

    Talk to a healthcare provider or dentist if your child’s teeth look worn or you hear grinding. Also get any complaints of jaw or teeth pain checked out. Your provider may recommend a night guard for teeth grinding. This night guard can help until they outgrow bruxism. If the bruxism turns out to be stress related, providers can also recommend stress relief options.

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