Ever wondered whether the pain in your head might be caused by the teeth in your head? It turns out that a lot of sufferers of headaches and migraines are experiencing the ill effects of a misaligned jaw.
While this might come as a surprise, you can probably quickly figure out just why the jaw and teeth have an effect on comfort in your head. Here are some modern dental techniques being used today for headaches and migraines.
Dental Stress
Tension headaches are often caused at least partially by the tension in the jaw. You may be grinding your teeth or simply clenching your jaw without realizing it. Many people do this during the day while they sit at the computer or night while they sleep. Dental treatments exist that can help you to become more aware of how you hold your jaw both during the day and at night.
For people who suffer from TMJ or tension headaches due to grinding teeth in their sleep, a custom mouth guard may be the solution. Ask about other options that may be available to you from your dentist.
Muscular Imbalance
Your head is a heavy thing to carry around all the time. There are a considerable number of muscles, joints, and bones that keep your head sitting up straight. But if one or more muscles become tired, sore, or overly tense, the whole system can be thrown off balance. The muscles in the jaw can affect the balance of your head and neck in Surrey, causing the problem to worsen and cause pain.
Talk to your dentist in Surrey about any symptoms you feel that don’t seem connected to your headaches. There are ways that the jaw and head work together which can cause discomfort and pain which you may not realize are connected. Fortunately, your dentist has probably seen something like this before and can help you reduce headaches or migraines through dental treatments.
Hello, I’m Dr. Kevin Lee, an experienced orthodontist, and I proudly welcome you to Pacific West Dental. With a passion for creating beautiful, confident smiles, I have dedicated my career to providing top-tier orthodontic care.
Established with a commitment to personalized treatment and patient comfort, Pacific West Dental is your trusted destination for achieving the smile you’ve always dreamed of.
Services we provide:
– Invisalign
– Braces
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– TMJ
– iTero
– Laser Therapy
– Sleep Apnea
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