Headache & Migraine Treatment Fresno
Improving Your Quality of Life by Targeting Head Pain
Frequent headaches and migraines could be linked to issues with your jaw position and bite alignment. What’s worse is that these issues aren’t just bothersome and painful; they can threaten your quality of life if you neglect to seek treatment. Dr. Jake and our team are here to help all patients in Fresno with TMJ issues triggering short- and long-term headaches. To learn more about how our team can help you get to the bottom of what’s causing your headaches or migraines, just contact us today!
Why Choose The Fresno Center for TMJ & Orofacial Pain for Headaches & Migraines?
- Dentist with Years of Experience Treating TMJ Disorders
- Insurance-Friendly and Flexible Financing Options
- Multidisciplinary Team for Comprehensive Care
Can TMJ Disorder Cause a Headache or Migraine?
If there is any sort of imbalance in the jaw or facial muscles, it can lead to tension that radiates into the head, which in turn is felt as a headache or migraine. This is worsened when the jaw muscles are overworked. However, because this problem starts in the jaw, many patients aren’t able to achieve long-term relief because they mistakenly try to address their headache – which is a symptom, and not the actual source of the problem itself.
Do I Need Professional Treatment for My Headaches/ Migraines?
In truth, everyone experiences headaches from time to time, and they have a very wide range of causes. But if you’re getting multiple headaches or migraines every week, or if they’re so intense that you’re having to miss work or social events, then it’s a sign that something isn’t right – and it very well could be an issue with your jaw joints. Persistent head pain is absolutely not something that anyone should have to deal with on a daily basis!
Can You Stop My Headaches/ Migraines?
Luckily, there are a few different means of treating TMJ disorders that are triggering chronic headaches and migraines. We might need to slightly adjust how your teeth fit together, in order to relieve excess pressure being placed on certain areas of your jaw. We might also ask you to wear a small, custom-made device that fits over your teeth and prevents you from grinding or clenching them. Once we’ve dealt with your TMJ issue, your headaches and migraines will be erased, and they shouldn’t come back since we’ve addressed their source!