You may not have thought to tell your dentist that you have chronic headaches or migraines, but you should! In some cases, headaches are caused by malocclusion of the jaw. Known as TMJ disorder, misalignment of the jaw joints puts stress on related nerves and muscles. This can cause pain that ranges from moderate to severe.
Besides headaches, TMJ disorder contributes to chronic earaches, popping in the jaw joints, inability to open and close the mouth fully, and tingling extremities. Overworked muscles and disgruntled nerves can lead to clenching and grinding, as well. This bad habit is called bruxism. To combat TMJ disorder and bruxism – and to eliminate painful symptoms – Dr. Stephens and Dr. Gatewood prescribe the non-invasive oral appliance known as NTI-tss.
The Neciceptive Trigeminal Inhibition-tension suppression system inhibits the jaws from clenching, which eliminates nighttime grinding. Because the jaw joints are held in a slightly open yet comfortable position, with the NTI-tss, patients’ jaw muscles and nerves don’t become irritated. In this situation, when stress on the jaw is gone, so are headaches, earaches, and other symptoms.
NTI-tss has helped countless patients recover from TMJ disorder and bruxism. There is no risk, so the device works well as a first course of treatment. If we do not see improvement in your condition, the dentist can recommend alternative therapy.
You deserve relief from TMJ disorder, headaches, migraines, and bruxism. Call 281-320-2000 today to reserve your TMJ disorder evaluation and consultation with Dr. Stephens or Dr. Gatewood. Our Houston dental office is conveniently located in Spring, Tx at 6315 Cypresswood. Learn more about NTI-tss here, on the manufacturer’s website.
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