Family Dentistry

Richard F. Dest, DDS · Mark G. Halbedl, DMD · Jon Yura, DDS

A Charlotte North Carolina Dentist Office

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Migraine Treatment

When you wake up, do you feel tired, fatigued or uncomfortable? Do you suffer from debilitating tension headaches, migraine pain or painful problems with your jaw joint? The American Medical Association estimates 23-million people suffer severe migraine headaches. While a variety of lifestyle and health issues can complicate these problems, recent research has shown that intense, prolonged jaw clenching is the main cause of these symptoms. And many persistent, recurring headaches are caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

In just one appointment, we can create an NTI appliance which significantly reduce the intensity of jaw clenching and painful problems you are experiencing. This appliance works by preventing contact between the molars and canine teeth. Without this contact, your jaw cannot clench intensely, and your muscles will not become fatigued. The NTI is a small acrylic appliance that’s customized to fit your bite precisely, It’s about the size of the top third of you thumb, and it’s worn securely over the upper front teeth while you sleep.

The NTI is the only devise approved by the FDA for the prevention of migraine pain. In a recent study, 82 percent of NTI users experienced a 77 percent average reduction in migraine events. It’s twice as effective as any preventive medication. Please ask us if the NTI appliance is right for you.