Migraine Relief

There are multiple dental conditions which could, at times, be responsible for not only tooth and mouth pain but migraines as well including:

Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, is when patients grind their upper and lower teeth together, by involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing their teeth together. Teeth grinding often occurs at night and can be caused because of increased stress and anxiety. The pressure and action of grinding your teeth at night can cause jaw pain and intense migraines.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder, otherwise known as TMJ or TMD is when the TMJ joint of your jaw can become inflamed, painful and sensitive and can lead to patients being unable to use that side of their mouth.

The temporomandibular joint is the two joints which connect your lower jaw to your skull, which slide and rotate in front of each ear when you move your mouth.

When properly aligned, the joints, paired with smooth muscle actions allow yawning, talking, chewing and eating to take place without any issues. If you have been grinding your teeth or have suffered from excessive strain or trauma to your neck your TMJ can become inflamed.

The built-up tension and inflammation can cause jaw joint problems (TMD) within the TMJ, leading to extreme migraines and possible tooth damage.

Toothache

One of the most known and common causes of pain and migraines can be toothache. When left untreated, tooth pain, which can be caused by untreated cavities, inflamed gums or other issues, can lead to painful migraines.

Yes. Migraines can cause pain in the face, jaw and teeth, because the nerve involved in migraines also supplies the teeth and jaw. If the tooth pain only comes with a migraine and goes when it eases, it’s likely to be referred pain. If it carries on between migraines, or one tooth is sensitive to hot, cold or biting, book a check-up so we can rule out a dental cause.

Tooth-related headaches often start as pain in the jaw, teeth, or face and can spread to one side of the head. They may feel like migraines and can be caused by issues such as tooth infections, abscesses, or teeth grinding. If your headache is paired with tooth pain, swelling, or jaw tension – especially when chewing, it may be dental in origin.

Our team at 41 South Bar can assess your oral health to rule out dental causes and refer you to a GP or specialist if needed.

Here at 41 South Bar, our team of Banbury dental practice experts will be able to chat with you to find the source of your migraine. Our Banbury dentists will be able to diagnose your dental issues such as toothache or TMD and provide you with effective solutions such as dental treatments or mouth guards.

Your dentist will be able to give you a thorough oral health check and be able to discuss different treatment options with you to help aid your migraine relief.

Ignoring issues like tooth infections, TMJ disorders, or teeth grinding can lead to more frequent and intense migraines.

At 41 South Bar, our migraine relief treatments aim to reduce dental-related migraines and improve your overall quality of life. Learn more about our general dental and facial aesthetic treatments or contact us on 01295 262008 or email us at info@41southbar.com to book your appointment.