The Neu
Teeth Grinding
Revolution

Your teeth grinding explained

byte explain has developed the Neu, a wireless muscle activity monitor, to monitor and help control teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism). 

How The Neu Works

The Neu works by using a photoplethysmography (PPG) optical sensor:

  • IR Light: Reflected IR light tracks changes in blood volume in the muscle tissue. This maps to muscle activity and is equivalent to using EMG to measure muscle activity.

  • Muscle Activity: The type of muscle activity is identified by pattern recognition and data from other Neu sensors, a thermometer and an accelerometer. 

Benefits

Now:

  • Evidence based compliance.

  • Keep your teeth with greater life expectances.

  • Control headaches and TMJ damage.

Planned:

  • Manage your stress.

  • Identify triggers with the help of your other health metrics like sleep and exercise.

  • Give confidence that any dental repair work will be preserved.

  • Bio-feedback using IR to relax muscle.

  • Part of bruxing community.

  • See were you stand relative to others.

  • Evaluate treatment options.

Neu PPG vs Muscle Sense EMG

These features differentiate the Neu:

  • Size: Smaller and easier to use than an EMG device.

  • Positioning: Accurate positioning of the sensor is not required.

  • Recharging: The Neu device is wirelessly recharged and does not require a cable.

  • Updating: Firmware can be updated OTA.