Many people suffer from TMD, muscle aches, cervicalgia, tinnitus, chronic tension headaches and even migraine pain as a consequence of unconscious nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism).

After a decade of clinical experience in the USA, a new FDA approved treatment concept called Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition-tension suppression system (NTI-tss) is now available from Solutions 4 Snoring in the UK.

The unique design of the NTI-tss differs from traditional splints in that it creates an anterior point stop and thus provokes a complete disocclusion between canines and posterior teeth. Fitted at the chairside to the individual patient's needs within minutes, by allowing exclusive contact between the upper and lower incisors only, its 'discluding element' triggers the inhibition reflex of the trigeminal nerve, which in turn allows for natural muscle relaxation.

Due to its ease of use and low cost, the NTI is also a very convenient, time-saving and low risk instrument for the general dentist to start treating functional disorders. The prevention and treatment of chronic tension headaches and migraines can add a new opportunity for practice building and enlarge the therapeutic environment of the dental practice towards an interdisciplinary approach.

For more information visit the Solutions 4 Snoring website at http://www.solutions4snoring.com.

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