Do you grind your teeth while sleeping?  Many people do, without even being aware of it.  This can cause a wide range of problems including:

• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
• Migraine headaches
• Pain while chewing
• Limited opening
• Lockjaw
• Rapid attrition (wearing down) of the teeth

If you suffer from any of these problems, Dr. Eric Meeker may be able to help with a small night-time appliance called a NTI (stands for Nociception Trigeminal Inhibition).  This NTI will not allow you to grind your teeth while sleeping, which is when the most destructive bruxing (grinding) occurs.  This eliminates the painful and debilitating side-effects of night-time grinding.

Here is Dr. James Boyd, inventor of the NTI, discussing its benefits on Good Morning America:

Here is a testimonial from an actual patient who suffered from headaches and TMJ pain.

When grinding my teeth at night became very painful, I knew Dr. Meeker would be able to help me.  He quickly adjusted my bite and fitted me for an NTI appliance.  It took only minutes, it was completely painless, and has made the biggest difference!  It’s amazing that something that small could give such relief.  I wear it every night and haven’t had headaches or jaw pain since.  Thanks Dr. Meeker and staff for all you do!

Melanie R.

Dr. Eric Meeker also offers Bite Adjustment Therapy.  Bite Adjustment Therapy allows the teeth, the TMJ, and the chewing muscles to work in harmony.  This makes opening and chewing less fatiguing and more efficient—hence eliminating muscle and joint pain.

This minor tooth reshaping is done in less than an hour.  It is completely painless, and immediately effective.  This is one of those procedures where the patient says, “Wow!” as soon as we’re done, and sometimes even before that!

If you’ve been enduring TMJ pain, migraine headaches, and difficulty opening and chewing, and you live in Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg or the Lake County area, call Dr. Eric Meeker for an appointment to evaluate your condition.