Teeth clenching has the potential to damage a child’s teeth, but it can also cause jaw pain and migraines. When your child is suffering from this problem, your dentist may recommend a nociceptive trigeminal inhibition device, often referred to as an NTI device. The device suppresses tension in the jaw, and prevents teeth clenching from occurring. Here is what you need to know about NTI devices, and how they can help.
Signs of Teeth Clenching
Since teeth clenching can have a subtle appearance to others, you may be having difficulty figuring out if your child is doing it. You should look for signs such as TMJ issues, earaches, and if they wake throughout the night.
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