Migraine Headaches

Often described as being intense, pulsating pain, typically on one side of the head. Migraine pain can be exacerbated by physical activity and can impair a person for 4 to 72 hours.

• Symptoms can include:
  • Nausea, vomitting
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Aversion to loud noises
  • Visual disturbances (auras)
• May be triggered by: alcohol, caffeine, hormonal changes, stress, new medications, foods, or changes in routine or environment.

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Tension headaches

Often described as being deep, strong pressure, and wave-like. Tension headaches comprise over 90% of all headaches and are the most common. These headaches can last from a few hours to several days.

• Symptoms can include:
  
  • Tightness, like the feeling of a band wrapped around the head
    
  • Stiffness in the neck 
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Pain in the face 

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Medication-dependent headaches

If you're experiencing early morning headaches, consistently, that aren't affected by medications, you could have an "over-use" headache. This type of headache would subside with new medication, but would return after the potency duration ends (4-6 hours, depending on the pain-relief medication).

Cluster Headaches

The rarest of headaches are cluster headaches.

• Symptoms can include:
  • Intense pain around the eye
  • Eye redness
  • Unprovoked tearing

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Maybe you've heard about tmj?

The ​temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex and delicate joint that hinges the human jaw. Its ligaments and nerves run throughout the face, head, and neck.

Until recently, technology didn't exist to help patients suffering with TMJ issues because there wasn't a proven way to test for misalignment or to measure the forces exerted by your jaw. 

Now, with the TruDenta system, we can measure bite force as well as bite balance which can contribute to limited range of motion and significant muscle tension.  ​

Why Am I GETTING HEADACHES now?

Stress is an important factor that influences the frequency and duration of headaches. Stress within the body can manifest as muscle tension in the jaw, which, over time, can create a permanent imbalance in bite. Other contributing factors may be if you've experienced a physical trauma, new dental work, or started a new diet. Something else to consider is that as you age, you may develop teeth grinding in your sleep, and since your jaw is made of tissue and bone, the structures can can shift as you age.

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