Saturday, September 4, 2010

Dental Solutions to Migraines: What is the Headache Dental Connection?

November 4, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Articles

A simple dental procedure can rid you of migraines easily and inexpensively.

Migraines can cause TMJ.

Migraines can cause TMJ.

Why do migraines occur? Although there are various reasons…

  • emotional stress
  • physical exertion
  • changes in weather
  • certain foods (MSG, caffeine, etc.)
  • low blood sugar
  • etc.

…one of the biggest reasons is stress. And one of the symptoms of stress is clenching of the jaw and teeth, both when asleep and awake.

We won’t go into the specifics here, but clenching your jaw can lead to migraines, and that’s why there is a specific dental molding that can help. It alleviates migraines by retraining your jaw to not grind and clench.

Will it relieve all your stress or pain?

We might not be able to relieve all your stress, but we can potentially treat the migraine, and that leads to a happier life!

Please contact us for more information. We are happy to discuss your smile!

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