NiteBite helps bruxing patients

Bruxing has always been an issue for a large portion of the population. More than 50 million people (one in six) in the United States have symptoms of bruxing; however, many never receive an effective treatment. In response, Keystone Industries is offering a new product, NiteBite, which it describes as being an innovative device that easily and effectively treats grinding, clenching, pain, headaches and jaw joint syndrome (TMD or TMJ).

The company recognizes that there are plenty of night-guard options available, but it contends that many of them often do not work properly. Sometimes the devices overcorrect by opening the bite too far; and they do not stop bruxism and clenching. According to the company, its NiteBite device is different. The proprietary, patented and FDA-cleared device is the first bite guard that functions within the patient’s “freeway space” — the distance between the physiological rest position and the first point of contact of the upper and lower teeth.

Unique design, thin construction

Its unique design and thin construction within this “freeway space” stops people from clenching and grinding their teeth. According to the company, NiteBite also can stop symptoms such as headaches and tooth and jaw pain.

Here’s how the company describes the mechanics involved: NiteBite uses the jaw's natural proprioceptive response to trigger the jaw-opening reflex. As the lower teeth approach contact with the NiteBite, the jaw-opening reflex returns the lower jaw to the physiological rest position where no teeth touch each other or the NiteBite. The muscles relax and NiteBite effectively relieves jaw, head and neck pain — as well as the associated symptoms of TMJ disorder.

According to the company, not only does the device work physiologically and simply, it’s also easy to mold to the patient’s bite. In less than five minutes, a dentist or hygienist can heat the device and shape it to the patient’s front teeth. Then the patient is ready to go home with his or her new NiteBite.

Key features

• Stops bruxing and clenching.
• FDA cleared for use by dental professionals.
• Inserts, molds and fits in five minutes.
• No second patient visit.
• No lab time or expense.
• Custom fit for each user (in office).
• Easy to fit and comfortable to wear.
• Extremely safe and easy to use.
• Clinically proven to be effective.
• Most profitable occlusal appliance on the market.
• Little or no adjustment is needed.
• Prevents TMJ/TMD syndrome.
• Relieves chronic tension and pain within the head, jaw and neck neuromuscular system.
• Available through your distributor.

With its simple design and easy application, NiteBite enables dentists to help the millions of untreated bruxing patients across the country.