# JawSense

> Science-backed solutions for bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching) and TMD (temporomandibular disorders). Mobile app + wearable biofeedback device.

## Company

JawSense is a health-tech company building evidence-based tools for bruxism and TMD self-management. Founded by Bas van der Zee (CEO) and Carina van der Zee (CTO). Based in the UK. Backed by UKRI Innovate UK, EIC, NHS, Digital Health London. Women TechEU 2025 award recipient. Research partners: Nottingham Trent University, York St John University.

## Products

### JawSense App (Rolling Out)
- Evidence-based self-management app for bruxism and TMD
- 47 jaw exercises aligned with international clinical guidelines
- 18 personalised condition-specific programs (TMD, bruxism, jaw pain, headaches, etc.)
- Daytime awareness check-ins (random prompts to notice jaw tension)
- Symptom tracking and progress monitoring
- Available on iOS and Android
- Free 7-day trial, then subscription
- URL: https://www.jawsense.com/the-app

### JawSense Biofeedback Device (Coming 2026)
- Wearable EMG-based device for bruxism detection and treatment
- Three use cases:
  1. Multi-night monitoring/diagnosis (replaces expensive PSG sleep studies)
  2. Daytime awareness biofeedback (vibration alerts when clenching)
  3. Sleep neurostimulation (CES-based, reduces grinding episodes by ~50-80%)
- UKRI Innovate UK funded for clinical validation
- 2,000+ on waitlist
- URL: https://www.jawsense.com/biofeedback

## Key Pages

- Home: https://www.jawsense.com/
- The App: https://www.jawsense.com/the-app
- Biofeedback Device: https://www.jawsense.com/biofeedback
- Science: https://www.jawsense.com/science
- About: https://www.jawsense.com/about
- Blog: https://www.jawsense.com/blog
- FAQ: https://www.jawsense.com/faq
- Contact: https://www.jawsense.com/contact

## Solution Pages

- Bruxism Monitoring: https://www.jawsense.com/bruxism-monitoring
- Neurostimulation: https://www.jawsense.com/neurostimulation

## SEO Landing Pages

- Bruxism Treatment: https://www.jawsense.com/bruxism-treatment
- Teeth Grinding: https://www.jawsense.com/teeth-grinding
- TMJ Pain Relief: https://www.jawsense.com/tmj-pain-relief
- Jaw Clenching: https://www.jawsense.com/jaw-clenching

## Blog Posts

- Understanding Bruxism: Complete Guide: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/understanding-bruxism-complete-guide
- Sleep Bruxism vs Awake Bruxism: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/sleep-bruxism-vs-awake-bruxism
- How to Stop Jaw Clenching: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/how-to-stop-jaw-clenching
- EMG Biofeedback for Awake Bruxism Research: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/emg-biofeedback-awake-bruxism-research
- Biofeedback vs Night Guards: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/biofeedback-vs-night-guards
- Stress and Jaw Tension Connection: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/stress-jaw-tension-connection
- TMD vs TMJ — What's the Difference: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/tmd-vs-tmj-difference
- Understanding TMD Causes Symptoms Treatments: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/understanding-tmd-causes-symptoms-treatments
- Jaw Exercises Beginners Guide: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/jaw-exercises-beginners-guide
- Biofeedback Training: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/biofeedback-training
- Bruxism 101: https://www.jawsense.com/blog/bruxism-101

## Key Facts

- ~22% of adults experience bruxism
- Biofeedback can reduce grinding episodes by ~50-80% (based on 25+ years of clinical research)
- Night guards protect teeth but do not reduce grinding frequency
- Bruxism varies 40%+ between nights (single-night sleep studies are insufficient)
- JawSense exercise protocols are based on published RCTs (Lindfors 2019/2020, BSOS 2018)
- EMA methodology based on Zani/Bracci research
- Featured in: Bloomberg, Daily Mail, The Standard, The Independent, Yahoo Finance

## Languages

JawSense is available in multiple languages. English is the default. Dutch content is available at /nl/ prefixed URLs.

- English (default): https://www.jawsense.com/
- Dutch: https://www.jawsense.com/nl/

Localized content includes all core pages, support documentation, and Instructions for Use (IFU).

## Contact

- Website: https://www.jawsense.com
- Email: info@jawsense.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jawsense