More than 3 million Americans suffer pain every day from teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism), and the recent worries about the election and the economy seem to be exacerbating the problem. Data from the makers of the SleepGuard biofeedback headband, which helps free people from TMJ pain, shows a dramatic increase in sales resulting from increased stress.

Lee Weinstein, CEO of Holistic Technologies stated, “We were surprised to find that SleepGuard sales have increased 50% over the past two months. We found that the trend is largely based on increased anxiety about the economy as well as the pending Presidential election.”

The patented SleepGuard device reduces TMJ pain by helping people learn to subconsciously keep a relaxed jaw during sleep. While many people find that mouth guards protect their teeth but are not effective in reducing clenching and pain, the SleepGuard biofeedback headband helps people eliminate the source of the problem – the underlying habit of clenching and grinding.

Weinstein added, “We find it ironic that while people are grinding more due to anxiety over their finances, the cost of typical TMJ solutions only creates more worry. That’s part of the reason that SleepGuard has been so successful even during the economic downturn.”

TMJ sufferers and grinders have been getting the short end of the stick for years, often trying many expensive options without finding a solution. Even many non-grinders clench occasionally while sleeping, and for people who don’t have dental healthcare coverage, one bad round of nighttime clenching could lead to a cracked tooth and unexpected dental bills in the thousands. The SleepGuard unit can be purchased for less than half the $500 typical cost of a dentist-made mouth guard.

Holistic Technologies offers a free 3-week trial of the SleepGuard headband through the web site www.StopGrinding.com.