A jaw and dental migraine pain is a relatively rare type of headache which occurs when a strong nerve runs through your upper teeth or backside of your lower teeth.
Jaw and dental migraines are more common among people who clench their teeth for long periods, grind their teeth at night while sleeping, and have problems biting down due to old fillings or crooked bites.
This type of headache is usually mistaken for other types—including sinus headaches and cluster headaches. But some telltale signs differentiate it from other types of headaches.
Learn about these signs in this blog post.
Signs of Jaw and Dental Migraine Pain
Here are some signs that you might be suffering from the jaw and dental migraines:
- Toothache
- Ear pain
- Neck stiffness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
These are all common symptoms associated with a headache caused by tension on the nerves in the head and face due to muscle spasms around the jaw joint.
It’s also possible for people who suffer from these headaches not to experience any physical discomfort at all. They may only notice an increase in sensitivity to light or sound or even dizziness when they’re exposed to bright lights or loud noises.
The best way to find out if this is going on with you is by visiting our office for an exam today.
Prevention of Jaw and Dental Migraines
A headache from your jaw or teeth is one of the most painful pains you can experience. The good news is that there are some things you can do to prevent this problem. These include the following:
- See your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups so they can catch any problems early on before they become serious issues.
- Try to stop teeth grinding at night. It puts extra strain on them, which could lead to a more serious issue with your bite alignment or even damage the nerves in your teeth, causing tooth sensitivity and/or pain when biting down on food (which makes eating difficult).
- If you have had an injury recently where something was jammed into the side of your face, this could be another reason you have these headaches. See a doctor right away if this happens.
Treatment for Jaw and Dental Migraines
You may have been told that there is no treatment for jaw and dental migraine pain. But that’s not true.
Treatment for jaw and dental migraines is available through our office. We offer both in-office treatments and at-home solutions to help get rid of your pain quickly and easily.
Our team of experts will work with you to find the best solution for your needs—whether it’s an injection, oral medication, or something else entirely. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.