One in eight people suffer from recurring headaches that are so severe they cannot carry out normal living. An estimated 80% of all headaches occur from muscle tension. Did you know that many tension headaches are related to your bite? The important aim then is to correct your bite.
People should rule out serious medical possibilities first with their doctor before any dental intervention
A primary cause of all tension headaches, jaw and facial muscle pain is tooth clenching or grinding (bruxism).
We may prescribe something to ease the pain.
For some sufferers, dental work or the use of a dental appliance may alleviate the pain associated with TMJ. Simply improving the bite or the use of a nightguard/occlusal splint to cushion grinding teeth can make a marked improvement.
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