Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines? If so, you might not immediately associate these painful episodes with your dentist. However, there’s a surprising connection between temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and headaches. Let’s take a look at the link with headaches and why it’s crucial to discuss TMD with your dentist. Muscle tension and […]
Headaches can be a real pain—literally! Whether it’s a tension headache, sinus pressure, or a migraine, dealing with headache pain can disrupt your daily life. While reaching for painkillers might seem like the easiest solution, there are alternative methods you can try to find relief and restore your well-being. Here are some simple strategies to […]
Can you tell the difference between a headache and a migraine? Most people can tell when they are having a headache, but what about a migraine? Since migraines take on many shapes and forms, it can be difficult at times to decipher the difference. Migraines are a specific type of headache with a variety of […]
Has your child ever said, “Mom, my head hurts”? Odds are you’ve heard this before and it often worries you. Headaches are common in children, occurring in children as young as two or three years old with the vast majority being benign and manageable with proper treatment. Let’s take a look at two types of […]
Being back in school means more work and time to complete school activities. And, it can sometimes lead to headaches. However, what if those headaches are not related to school, but an underlying condition such as temporomandibular joint disorder? By educating yourself on headaches and some of the causes and types, you can take better […]
If you’ve never had a migraine, consider yourself lucky. Migraines are known to be so painful that many people will lock themselves in a quiet, dark room to minimize the discomfort. To make matters worse, these migraines can sometimes last multiple days, interrupting your daily life and taking you down for the count. We want […]
One of the most common complaints people experience is a headache. And when people experience headaches, they can experience significant discomfort. This can then lead to a reduction in productivity and lost work time. The downside is that headaches can be hard to treat because they can have many different causes. Here are some clues […]
At some point in your life you have probably experienced a headache (or many). But did you know there are several different types of headaches? There are! While we won’t be covering all the different types of headaches in today’s blog, we did want to focus on one in particular: A cluster headache. These headaches […]
Even just simple cavities or infections can trigger headache pain. However, the headaches that are usually associated with dental problems are tension headaches. These headaches are caused by muscle strain that can build up in the mouth and jaw. When a headache starts with the teeth and the mouth, it is typically a dull pain […]
Has your child ever commented about their head hurting? Whether it is a constant pain or something that is more intermittent, hearing your child have a headache is never fun to hear. But odds are you’ve heard this before and it often worries you. Headaches are common in children, occurring in kids as young as […]