TMJ & Headaches

Headaches Often Caused By Dental Problems


If you are one of the millions of people across the country that wake up too many mornings suffering from a headache, you may be surprised to hear that your pain may be caused by or related to problems with your teeth, gums, and jaw joints. In fact, it has been discovered that migraine sufferers can often eliminate their pain through proper dental treatment.

The human body is a complex piece of machinery, with each system linked closely to every other system. Disharmony in one part of the body often exhibits itself as pain in another part of the body. In the case of headaches, the pain can often be caused by problems with the joint between your upper and lower jaw bones (TMJ), tooth grinding, or an improper fit between your upper and lower teeth.

Fortunately, this problem can often be resolved quickly and easily following an appointment in our office. In many cases, we are able to provide a special appliance that you can wear comfortably while you sleep to correct the problem that is causing your headaches, restore harmony between your teeth and jaws, and eliminate your morning headaches.

Do you wake up with headaches, pain in your jaw, neck or shoulders? If your answer is yes, give us a call. We may be able to solve your problem quickly and painlessly in just one appointment.