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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Migraines and TMD

Among the various symptoms caused by temporomandibular joint disorder are severe headaches. For many people TMD headaches can become crippling. Many people think they are suffering from migraines, but in actuality, these are the tension headaches caused by TMD. This pain can spread to the jaw, cheeks, neck, shoulders, arms, and back. It can cause earaches and sinus congestion, both of which can compound your headache pain.

The Good News About TMD Headache Pain

TMD headaches can be a thing of the past. TMD is a neuromuscular disorder treatable with neuromuscular dentistry. Treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis using a variety of high technology devices, such as scanners and x-rays. Pain can be relieved quickly using a TENS unit, but this is temporary treatment. More permanent results can be achieved with long term treatment using orthotics to reposition your bite, reconstruction of teeth, orthodontics to realign teeth, and other procedures.

Worn, chipped or broken teeth can be fixed with veneers, caps or crowns. Crooked or worn teeth often cause alignment problems with opposing teeth. When your bite is in alignment your teeth tend to stay in place with no pain. So, one nice outcome of treating TMD headaches might be treatment that also improves your appearance.

If you have been suffering from the symptoms associated with TMD, please contact the Toronto area TMD neuromuscular dentists of Willow Dental Associates for an evaluation.

posted by Megan P at 6:27 PM