HEADACHE ???
Teeth may be
responsible !!!
Migraine may
be caused due to many reasons one of which includes our teeth
Excessive movements such as grinding, clenching, chewing or
yawning may result in tightening of muscles which will results in pain in jaw
and skull resulting in severe to moderate headache.
Skull is connected to jaw through a hinge called TMJ,TMJ is
responsible for all the movements of jaw
Various muscles present beneath the jaw and in the cheeks
plays a vital role in resulting migraine
When excessive pressure or tightening of muscles are caused
by actions like grinding clenching, chewing or yawning the muscles stiffen
which will result in to pain and will
lead to severe headache.
Sometimes headache is seen following insertion of new teeth
or any new dental prosthesis causing
atypical facial pain which may include unexplained ear pain with no ENT
problems and pain over temporal region
cheek and neck.
Remedies to relieve such headaches
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Avoid hard foods
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Wear night guard for teeth so that grinding of
teeth is prevented
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Relax your muscles by massaging or applying cold
or hot packs
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Take medication
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Avoid excessive force on teeth
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Adjustment or replacement of dental prosthesis
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Have TMJ Splint made
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