This patient has been suffering from headaches and has sought treatment from five dentists in the course of two years. She was told that it was just because she grinds her teeth and they couldn’t do anything for her. Tension Headaches and migraines are very common when the bite is altered many times with dental procedures and crowns that aren’t adjusted properly. Missing teeth, crowns, bridges, and even fillings that aren’t properly adjusted after they have been placed will stress the muscles, teeth and TMJ.
The body attempts to alter the shape and size of these restorations but in an attempt to do so the muscles become stressed and this affects the jaw joint and teeth.
Things to look for are:
- Sensitive teeth especially when waking up.
- loose teeth
- headaches which originate from the temporal area on the side of the head.
- neck pain
- Migraine pain
- Clicking in the jaw which leads to jaw pain.
If these listed symptoms describe you and if it may have started after braces, after a filling, crown or bridge has been placed then give us a call at (586)247-3500. More than likely we can help you. You can also email us at Info@TheGentleDentist.com.