Headache and Jaw Pain Relief

At Smiles For Life, we want to do everything we can to make sure that your dental health is contributing to your overall wellness. That's why we offer relief from head ache and jaw pain using the Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Tension Suppression System!

The Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Tension Suppression System, or NTI for short, is a device that prevents the jaw clenching during sleep that can cause head aches and jaw pain. This simple clear plastic mouthpiece fits over the front two teeth in order to keep your mouth open at the correct angle to prevent migraines and other forms of discomfort.

The principle behind the NTI device is actually ingeniously simple! The nerves and muscles of the face and jaw are set up in such a way that clenching your jaw while asleep causes pain that in turn causes you to clench your jaw even more. This self-reinforcing relationship between jaw clenching and pain can cause extreme discomfort in the form of headaches, neck stiffness, aching in your jaw, and sore teeth. The Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Tension Suppression System simply keeps your top and bottom molars from coming in contact with each other so that you can't clench your jaw. Thus, this simple yet effective device can virtually eliminate a variety of types of pain in your jaw, head, neck, and teeth!


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Every NTI device must be fitted specifically for its owner. That's because your jaws must be held apart at the the correct angle and position dictated by your unique anatomy. While extremely simple, the Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Tension Suppression System is not a one size fits all solution to headache and jaw pain! Fortunately, our doctors can make sure that you get an NTI device that's fitted specifically for your needs.

Call us today at 952-888-2300 to schedule a free consultation and find out if the NTI device can provide the relief you're looking for!



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