The NTI-Tension Suppression System (TSS)

It has been proven that many people who suffer from headaches, sore jaws, stiff necks and sensitive teeth, do so because they clench their teeth during the night and, perhaps, throughout the day.

To resolve this problem, a patented dental device has been created called the NTI-Tension Suppression System (TSS). The NTI-TSS fits over the two front teeth, and is worn while you are sleeping. Wearing this device prevents the temporalis muscles, located on the sides of the head, from tensing up. The temporalis muscles are some of the strongest muscles in the body, and when continually tensed, they can cause a great deal of stress to the jaw joints, neck muscles and teeth, often resulting in chronic headaches.

According to research published by the Headache Prevention Institute, the traditional flat-plane splints and other night guard devices that have been available for years, may actually increase the intensity of the clenching reflex, often to over 104% of the individual's normal bite. The NTI-TSS, on the other hand, prevents the back teeth from intense clenching and even coming in contact with one another, thereby suppressing and almost eliminating the clenching reflex.

Through a simple examination in our office, we can determine if you are a candidate for the NTI-TSS. We can fabricate the device to fit your bit at our office during a single office visit. In just a few days or weeks, the clenching reflex is suppressed and the headache and neck pain begins to resolve and disappear.