If you suffer from chronic headaches, you are not alone. There are roughly 45 million Americans who struggle with the intense pain associated with migraines and tension headaches. Battling these headaches on a daily basis takes its toll financially as well as physically:
• Each year, more than 8 million doctor’s visits are the result of pain from chronic headaches
• More than 157 million work days are taken off each year by people suffering from migraines
Many people have visited specialists for years in a futile effort to find a cure for their chronic headaches. While neurologists and other specialists may be useful for many other disorders, they most likely will not provide much relief for your migraines. Instead, you should be going to your dentist.
Neuromuscular Dentistry and Headaches
Chronic headaches are often the result of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a condition caused by a misalignment of your jaw. People suffering from TMD generally exhibit one or more of the following symptoms:
• Teeth grinding
• Jaw clenching
• Chipped, cracked, worn, or broken teeth
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Neck pain
• Ringing in ears
• Jaw pain
• Jaw clicking or popping
• Facial pain
Fortunately, TMD symptoms can be alleviated by neuromuscular dentisty, a specialization dedicated to making sure your jaw is properly aligned.
TMD Treatment
Your neuromuscular dentist will work to relieve your TMD symptoms by restoring your bite to its optimal position. This is accomplished in several stages:
• A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit will administer electrical impulses to relax your jaw muscles and alleviate pain
• Your dentist will determine the ideal resting position of your jaw
• An orthotic mouthpiece will help permanently move your jaw into its ideal resting position
In certain severe cases, alternate treatment methods may be necessary. Your neuromuscular dentist can discuss these with you at your consultation.
By getting the proper treatment from your neuromuscular dentist, you can finally put the agonizing pain of migraines behind you for good.
If you suffer from migraines or chronic headaches in the Gray, Maine area, please contact Maine Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule a consultation with neuromuscular dentist Dr. Robert Beebe.
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