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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2009NTI device "comfortable" to wear at night?
I'm thinking on getting an NT device to keep from clenching my teeth while sleeping Having never worn one before... I was curious at just how comfortable they are to wear at night? Anyone real life experience out there? I have made hundreds of them and wear one every night myself. The only patients who complain and don't wear them are the patients who don't follow directions for the first few days and wait until bed-time to put it in for the first time. You have to wear it for a few hours prior to bed-time during the first couple of weeks to get used to how it feels.  Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > I'm thinking on getting an NT device to keep from > clenching my teeth while sleeping [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Anyone real life experience out there? >The only patients who complain and don't wear them are the patients who >don't follow directions for the first few days and wait until bed-time to >put it in for the first time. You have to wear it for a few hours prior to >bed-time during the first couple of weeks to get used to how it feels. Ahh..... I see So after a few weeks of using it "early".....can I then just insert it only at bedtime? Unless you have a migraine problem. Then, you would need day-time use for the first few weeks (perhaps longer). I tell my "non-Migraine" patients to wear the NTI as close to 24 hours a day for the first few days, as possible. After that, they should put it in right after dinner for a week. Then, they will be fine putting it in a bed-time. They are told to wear it while traveling, working on the PC, watching movies, etc. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > >The only patients who complain and don't wear them are the patients who >>don't follow directions for the first few days and wait until bed-time to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > So after a few weeks of using it "early".....can I then > just insert it only at bedtime? >Then, they will be fine putting it in a >bed-time. They are told to wear it while traveling, working on the PC, >watching movies, etc. why? I thought it was sleep time use only? To keep from clenching teeth during sleep? Many people will clench forcibly during times of intense concentration, or when being physically idle. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > >Then, they will be fine putting it in a >>bed-time. They are told to wear it while traveling, working on the PC, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I thought it was sleep time use only? To keep from > clenching teeth during sleep? >Many people will clench forcibly during times of intense concentration, or >when being physically idle. Interesting! Didn't now that Thanks so much! > Many people will clench forcibly during times of intense concentration, or > when being physically idle. And while lifting/strenuous exercise, noise/vibrations, and assembly line work. :-) Steve >> Many people will clench forcibly during times of intense >> concentration, or when being physically idle. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > :-) > Steve Whenever I wake up....before I put on my make-up... Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Sorry, ended up responding to an old post that my computer downloaded from 2005. Still true though <g>, D >>> Many people will clench forcibly during times of intense >>> concentration, or when being physically idle. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Steve We liked it! Signature/ Amatus / > Sorry, ended up responding to an old post that my computer > downloaded from 2005. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> >> Steve > We liked it! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > >> Steve I couldn't sleep without it. best 500 bucks i ever spent. > I couldn't sleep without it. best 500 bucks i ever spent. We all thought it could help. Best wishes, D My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device Is there any kind of "off the shelf" model I can buy much cheaper just to "try out" the idea first before committing to a custom made one? >My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device > >Is there any kind of "off the shelf" model I can buy >much cheaper just to "try out" the idea first before >committing to a custom made one? Nope, nothing available OTC works. You need a custom made device. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >You need a custom made device. OK Advice is taken! Thanks all I will call my dentist and make the appointment as we speak I've got quite a bit of money in my teeth. Front veneers, rear crowns, etc So I think they NTI device will be an "investment". I'm also investing in an Oral B toothbrush I've not been taking as good of care of my teeth as I should. I want change that by doing those two things above.... and UISNG them Good idea? > My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device > > Is there any kind of "off the shelf" model I can buy > much cheaper just to "try out" the idea first before > committing to a custom made one? Nope, sorry, It would be more prudent to take a 20 out of your billfold and light it on fire rather than wasting money on an OTC one. carabelli nope BTW, I charge $450 Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device > > Is there any kind of "off the shelf" model I can buy > much cheaper just to "try out" the idea first before > committing to a custom made one? > My dentist will charge me $300 to make an NTI device > > Is there any kind of "off the shelf" model I can buy > much cheaper just to "try out" the idea first before > committing to a custom made one? No. Nothing else compares favorably. $300 is reasonable. Fawks >>The only patients who complain and don't wear them are the patients who >>don't follow directions for the first few days and wait until bed-time to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >So after a few weeks of using it "early".....can I then >just insert it only at bedtime? Yep. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Similar experiences here in Missouri (and I also wear one). Fawks > I have made hundreds of them and wear one every night myself. > > The only patients who complain and don't wear them are the patients who > don't follow directions for the first few days and wait until bed-time to > put it in for the first time. You have to wear it for a few hours prior to > bed-time during the first couple of weeks to get used to how it feels. I've had mine for nearly 4 years now. It's very comfortable. I forget I am even wearing it. Lynn > I'm thinking on getting an NT device to keep from > clenching my teeth while sleeping [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Anyone real life experience out there? > I've had mine for nearly 4 years now. It's very comfortable. I forget I >am even wearing it. Ok thanks Lynn..... Do you wear yours only for sleep? Or during other times of the day? I made an appt with my dentist to go ahead and do this. Appt isn't for 3 weeks tho. > I'm thinking on getting an NT device to keep from > clenching my teeth while sleeping [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Anyone real life experience out there? I don't seem to need a day time one. My night one wore out so I usually wear my day one at night. I find it very comfortable and reassuring to put in, but it is still a relief to take it out in the mornings. I value it highly and would be most upset if I lost it. It did take a bit of getting used to. If the cause of your clenching is simply stress, you'd likely be better to remove the stress, but that is easier said than done. > I'm thinking on getting an NT device to keep from > clenching my teeth while sleeping [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Anyone real life experience out there? I wasn't able to sleep with the "beak" because it kept my lips from closing. OTOH, I wasn't given the instructions on getting used to the device (which I got from its inventor). Instead, I had a daytime NTI that I wore as instructed and with which I had no trouble. (It has no beak.) Because I understood the inhibiting concept, I wanted to have an anterior device like the NTI. My solution was to file most of the beak off. Now it's comfortable, and between it and (amazing) adjustments by my current chiropractor, I seem to keep the TMJD at bay. Lip closure can be an issue with some patients. The idea with the 'beak' is to make it impossible to get teeth beyond the appliance to get posterior teeth in contact. Most people don't go to extremes (during sleep, of course) and I find that the 'beak' is often unnecessary. Trouble is, no one knows which patient might be the one that will need it. Communication and instructions though, are very necessary. If I leave the 'beak' on, I explain why it's there. I also tell the patient that if we find they are not trying to get around the NTI, I may be able to shorten the device at a future appointment. JME, Fawks > I wasn't able to sleep with the "beak" because it kept my lips from > closing. OTOH, I wasn't given the instructions on getting used to the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > off. Now it's comfortable, and between it and (amazing) adjustments by > my current chiropractor, I seem to keep the TMJD at bay. If a patient can't sleep without lips closed, and "lip closure can be an issue with some patients," why would you tell a patient "(Bullsh**)" (those are your parentheses) when they say they can't sleep with the unaltered NTI in?, Yes, "the animal" doesn't want to be caged, but the instructions that came with my NTI stress going to sleep, getting up and sleeping the same number of hours every night. I fixed the NTI so I could follow the instructions. It would still be nice to find a competent NTI maker in Chicagoland, but for now, what I have is doing the job. > Lip closure can be an issue with some patients. The idea with the > 'beak' is to make it impossible to get teeth beyond the appliance [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > off. Now it's comfortable, and between it and (amazing) adjustments by > > my current chiropractor, I seem to keep the TMJD at bay. |
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