Wakebright Launches Direct-to-Patient TMJ Solution with Custom Grind Guard

Wakebright, a brand of Asesso Health based in Pleasanton, California, has launched a direct-to-patient system designed to address temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and bruxism, or teeth grinding. The new TMJ Solution combines a custom-fitted Grind Guard with an optional sensor that monitors grinding, clenching, and sleep quality overnight.

The Grind Guard, priced at $199 and shipped with a standard case, is made from impressions the patient takes at home. These impressions are sent to Wakebright, which then custom-fits the guard. The full TMJ Solution, which includes the sensor and a smart dock with UV-C disinfection, is priced at $399. The smart dock and sensor, provided by Asesso Health, come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a coverage plan for loss, damage, or changes resulting from dental procedures.

The system aims to improve symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, and sleep quality. According to Dr. William Cliff, DDS, MSD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Asesso Health and WakeBright Guards, the Grind Guard uses a patent-pending slope design intended to open the bite and hold the jaw in a more passive resting position. This, he says, is meant to reduce activity in the muscles of mastication during sleep.

The monitoring component of the system is provided by Asesso Health. The sensor uses physiological motion sensing and sensor fusion to record the frequency and intensity of grinding and clenching throughout the night. It also reports sleep quality as a percentage of restless sleep. Results are displayed in the Asesso Health app, which supports integrated sleep monitoring with external fitness trackers such as Google Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Oura Ring.

Patients can follow changes in their scores over weeks and share them with their treating clinicians. This allows for a more accurate assessment of the treatment's effectiveness, as opposed to relying on recalled symptoms or wear marks observed at a follow-up appointment.

The TMJ Solution is now available for purchase at wakebrightguards.com. The company emphasizes that diagnosis remains with an independent licensed practitioner, and Wakebright does not diagnose. The launch of this system addresses a gap in existing night guard care by providing a practical way for patients and clinicians to determine whether a guard is making a difference.

The Asesso Health app is available on the App Store and Google Play, allowing patients to track their progress and receive insights into their sleep and grinding patterns. With the TMJ Solution, Wakebright aims to provide a comprehensive and effective treatment for TMJ disorder and bruxism, directly to the patient.