By The JawBuddy Team

Imagine waking up in the morning. Your head is pounding, your ears are ringing, and your neck feels stiff as a board. You ground your teeth all night, again.

If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Over 2.5 million people in Germany start their day exactly like this. In our high stress world, Bruxism (teeth grinding) and CMD (Craniomandibular Dysfunction) have become silent epidemics, affecting students, young professionals, and parents alike.  

For too long, the healthcare industry has treated this complex muscular issue with a simple piece of plastic. Today, we are changing that. We are proud to introduce JawBuddy (launching in Germany as KauSchlau), the first digital self therapy that treats the root cause of jaw pain, not just the symptoms.  

The Broken Standard of Care

When we looked at how jaw pain is treated today, we saw a broken system full of "Band-Aid" solutions:

1. The Bite Splint: It protects your teeth, sure. But it doesn't stop the grinding, and it certainly doesn't relax the tense muscles causing your headaches.  

2. Physiotherapy: It works, but it’s scarce. Waiting lists are months long, and a 20 minute session once a week isn't enough to change nightly habits.  

3. Botox & Painkillers: Expensive, temporary, and risky.  

We asked ourselves: Why is the most important part of healing your daily habits left completely unmanaged?

The Solution: A Therapist in Your Pocket

We built JawBuddy to bridge the gap between the doctor's office and your living room. We combined medical expertise with advanced Computer Vision technology to create a digital therapist that is with you 24/7.  

Here is how it works:

• Smart Screening: Using your smartphone camera, our AI analyzes your jaw movement and symmetry in real time to understand your specific condition.  

• Adaptive Therapy: Our algorithm builds a personalized plan based on your daily symptoms. If you are in pain today, the app adjusts instantly.  

• AR Guidance: This is our "magic sauce." Using Augmented Reality, the app watches your exercises and corrects your form instantly. It’s like having a physiotherapist right next to you, ensuring you heal safely.  

  
  

Why Now?

The technology finally exists to make high quality care accessible to everyone.

• For Patients: It means healing without waiting weeks for an appointment or paying high out of pocket costs.  

• For Insurers: It means stopping the progression of chronic pain before it costs the system thousands of euros in unnecessary treatments.  

  
  

The Road Ahead

We are not just another wellness app. We are building a medical device. We are currently on the path to MDR Class I certification and are backed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (EXIST) and the European Union.  

With our acceptance into SpinLab and upcoming pilots with partners like AOK Plus, we are ready to bring this solution to the millions who need it.  

It’s time to stop grinding and start living.