8 out of 10 people grind their teeth while they sleep. Most of these people don't even know it! Teeth grinding can cause many problems including headaches, migraine headaches, muscle pain, TMJ pain and severe tooth wear.
Dr. Reinhart can evaluate your teeth and jaw joint with highly sensitive instruments in order to determine if you are one of the 80%. Many of Dr. Reinhart’s patients have struggled with tooth grinding for most of their adult lives with no relief, only to find that a simple device can help them feel much better. In fact, 90% of tooth grinders will experience complete relief when they wear this device, which is called an NTI.
The NTI device is an extremely easy way of relieving tooth grinding, headaches, jaw pain and tooth wear. It is a small acrylic guard that is custom made for your teeth. It is quite simple to make and adjust so that it is comfortable and stable.
Dr. Reinhart believes in the NTI so much that he has treated his wife and other family members with this life-changing device. Come see Dr. Reinhart and find out if an NTI can help alleviate your pain and discomfort.
NTI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How does an NTI work?
A: In a nutshell, the NTI prevents your strong jaw clenching muscles from activating. Therefore, it reduces the amount of force that can be put on your teeth and jaw joint. By minimizing muscle activity it eliminates clenching and grinding almost completely.
Q: I've had a night guard before but it didn't really work. Is this different?
A: The NTI device is relatively new. Many people have been treated with 'full arch' jaw splints that are commonly called “Night Guards”. The NTI is only worn on the front teeth of either the upper or lower jaw. It does not allow you to close on your back teeth. This is what makes the NTI different from other night guards. Dr. Reinhart does make the traditional Night guards in certain cases.
Q: Is the NTI comfortable to wear?
A: Yes. Many people think it feels “a little weird” for the first few nights but after getting used to it, they find it hard to sleep without it.
Q: Will it work for me?
A: Dr. Reinhart will do a thorough exam in order to determine if the NTI is right for you. The good news is that close to 90% of people who are tooth grinders are candidates for the NTI.
Q: Is it expensive?
A: The NTI is not expensive. In fact, many people who have found pain relief by wearing their NTI would not trade it for thousands of dollars. The NTI typically costs between 400 and 600 dollars.
