On a mission to give jaw pain the attention it deserves
Bruxism affects ~22% of adults. TMD affects ~31%. Yet both remain poorly understood and undertreated. We're building the tools that should have existed decades ago.
A problem hiding in plain sight
~22%
of adults experience bruxism
~31%
of adults have TMD
2x
more women affected by TMD
0
licensed tools available
TMD is the third most common chronic pain condition — yet patients are routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, or given one-size-fits-all approaches that miss the bigger picture. Women are disproportionately affected and often told their pain is "just stress."
We founded JawSense because we experienced this ourselves. The science for better management has existed for decades — the products haven't. We're changing that.
What we hear every day
These are real messages from people in our community. This is why we do what we do.
I've been dealing with night-time teeth clenching since I was a teenager — I'm now 40 and a mum, and it's really starting to take a serious toll. I've tried everything over the years (including Botox) and the NHS has basically said there's nothing more they can do.
— Waitlist member, UK, 40s
Everything I do during the day is destroyed at night by the chronic grinding and clenching. I'm in chronic pain that never goes away. If there is any way I can try out the device, I am desperate.
— TMD sufferer, 40s, struggling since age 8
I once cut my holiday short because I forgot my nightguard and I was afraid I was going to ruin my teeth. I can't believe I was going to keep living like that.
— Device waitlist member
I just desperately want to try it! I have mouthguards made which I bite through and they never solve the problem. Night guards only make it worse for me.
— Survey respondent
What drives us
Patient-First
Everything we build starts with understanding user needs. We've consulted 300+ people with bruxism and TMD to inform our design decisions.
Science-Backed
We don't make claims without evidence. Every feature is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines.
Collaborative
We work with universities, research institutes, physiotherapists, and dental surgeons worldwide.
Who's behind JawSense?
Bas Borgdorff
Founder & CEO
Carina van der Zee
Founder & CTO
"We founded JawSense because we live with bruxism and TMD ourselves. The science for better management has existed for decades — the products haven't. We're changing that."
We're a small team of engineers, designers, and medtech experts driven to change the future of bruxism and TMD management. We collaborate with universities, research institutes, physiotherapists, dental surgeons, and individuals struggling with bruxism all over the world.
How you can contact us
If you have any questions, ideas, feedback, or just want to reach out, don't hesitate to send us an email.
info@jawsense.comWant to work with us?
We're always on the lookout for talented people who care about our mission. If you share our passion and want to contribute in any way, we encourage you to reach out.
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