My first post had this included: "Go to:  www.headacheprevention.com"

Very good advice.

The boil & fit type of anti-bruxism appliances that can bought OTC will
actually allow you to brux better then if you used nothing.  This is well
documented if one was to look for the data.

The NTI is for parafunctional control, which is what you have, uncontrolled
parafunction.

You can also visit the manufacturers website where you can read all you care
about the device.  www.nti-tss.com

I am a dentist.

It's called parafunction and it doesn't matter if you have headaches
or not. You are still damaging your teeth.
The NTI prevents further damage.

NTI is for anyone who exhibits parafunction.

NTI is the best of the bunch. It works.
Other types cause increased clenching.

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I asked almost the identical question a few weeks ago. I have no
headaches. I have fractured teeth that 3 dentists said were caused by
bruxism. I have had a hard plastic biteguard for over 10 years.

I was told more or less what you were told. I asked about hard
research data and was pointed to the manufacturer's website. (Red flag
#1) When I questioned that, I got what I considered less that
objective commentary. For a minute I thought I was on
alt.religion.mine-is-bigger-than-yours or somewhere. (Red flag #2)

Several local dentists and an orthodontist told me that the NTI was a
bad idea. They also did not have any hard data -- just hunches and
impressions. Now I am wondering if dentists and used car salesmen go
to the same schools? ;-)

I decided to go to a local dentist who favors the NTI, so I did. After
a half-hour examination, including looking at my biteguard, she told
me that I probably do not grind my teeth (as they are not worn down at
all) and I may not even clench them (because I don't have some little
bumps, forgot the name).

She also mentioned that typically chew through biteguard in a few
years. Mine is over 10 years old and not showing that much wear.

She recommended I do nothing at all and blamed the fractures on huge
fillings early in life and just genetics and old age.

She did explain the NTI better and it sounded like it might offer some
benefits. Not sure it warrants the hyperbole sometimes expressed here,
but it probably works for some people, at least.

She also said that the NTI folds and the biteguard folks seemt o be
embroiled in a holy war and neither side seems to be listening to the
other much. Too much testosterone, I guess. She was quite reasonable.

So, I may still try the NTI because she mentioned something about my
bite guard might be forcing my jaw backwards when it should be more
forward.

Anyway, good luck with your search. It would be nice if the folks who
advocate these solutions could turn down the heat/light ratio.

Cheers