Bruxism Update
I wanted to give you an update on my journey. I know my headaches are connected and I'm when I clench because my DIY data tracker.
As you may have read I first glued a 3D printed waterproof switch to my custom DIY night guard I made in garage.
When I clench while sleeping it vibrates and I stop. I track clench duration.
Recently, I thermoformed it the DIY mouth guard with a battery pack. I'm getting better at making them and have better lab equipment.
f I don't wear my "switch" , I have really severe tension headaches for 2 days min. It takes time considerable time to recover. You should know that.
Even if I wear it after an accidental "night off" it takes 2 days to recover from the Muscle damage or micro traumas (like a bad ankle sprain)
My guess it will take 60-90 days for the nerves to calm down after the damage stops.
So if you get Botox, or use a working EMG feedback or a switch/vibration hack like mine give yourself time to heal.
I have 2 young daughters (18,20) I'm super relived that I finally came up with something that's reliable enough for them to use if they ever get this.
The huge change for my progress was learning how to make a custom night guard, other guards make me gag or fall out.
So, you can do this , you can add my DIY switch and battery pack or make your own.
Here's a switch you can buy, just add a mini cell vibration and 3V watch battery. I put 2 switches together and sealed them in a custom enclosure.
https://www.cpi-nj.com/waterproof-switches/momentary-switches/
I'm sharing vibration battery pack as separate electronic parts but they take a while to make so they're not cheap and they snap together.
I've also spent over 1 year fine tuning how to make a micro small switch reliable and thin.
As far as how can I break the habit??, that may happen in the next 60 day but my next feedback product plays an audio clip (mp3) when the switch is activated. Think super short hypnosis clips. i.e. A beautiful voice telling you relax or a CBT keyword.
Stay tuned.
love and peace people. - Ryan