Headaches may often seem like a common occurrence for most people. However, it is important to understand that your headache can be more than just a common ache. You might suffer from a headache or a migraine, but what you may not realize is that the underlying cause to your pain, but be related to your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Let’s take a closer look:
Reduce Your Risk
At Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, we offer improved diagnosis and treatment options for those of you that suffer from headaches, or worse, migraines. In order to alleviate your ache, it is important to reduce the number of risk factors present. Some common causal factors might include:
- Supporting your bite
- Improving sleeping habits
- Avoiding certain smells
- Drinking less or eliminating alcohol use
- Increasing exercise and losing weight
- Controlling teeth grinding
- Avoiding yeast and preservatives in food
- Improving posture
Depending on the cause of your migraine, a proper treatment plan will be created by Dr. Mayoor Patel at Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia. From practicing preventive measures to managing contributing factors such as teeth grinding and a bad bite, Dr. Patel maintains the ability to successfully treat your ailments. So say “Good-Bye” to migraines and hello to pain-free days.
For more information on migraines and your treatment options, contact Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia by calling 678-899-6076.
