What are the main causes of headache?
What will be the treatment for my headache?
Why do I have headache (migraines or tension headache)?
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recurring headaches that are so
severe they cannot carry out normal living.
Why do I have headache (migraines or tension headache)?
One in eight people suffer from recurring headaches that are so severe they cannot carry out normal living.
An estimated 80% of all headaches occur from muscle tension.
Did you know that many tension headaches are related to your bite? The important aim then is to correct your bite.
Can there be other causes for my headache (migraines or tension headache)?
Yes.
People should rule out serious medical possibilities first with their doctor before any dental intervention
What are the main causes of headache (migraines or tension headache)?
A primary cause of all tension headaches, jaw and facial muscle pain is bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching teeth) which in turn is caused by a sleeping disorder such as sleep apnoea.
history which includes a series of
questions and an examination.
How do we diagnose what the cause of my headache (migraines or tension headache) is?
We look for any signs and symptoms of bruxism and sleep disorders.
Scans may be taken to evaluate other problems.
If a sleep disorder is suspected then we will organise for a sleep study to be performed.
What will be the treatment for my headache (migraines or tension headache)?
Depending on the cause we will treat appropriately.
Sleep disorders are treated according to the cause of the problem. Please click here to see options.
For some sufferers, dental work or the use of a dental appliance may alleviate the pain associated with TMJ.
Simply improving the bite or the use of a nightguard/occlusal splint to cushion grinding teeth can make a marked improvement.
Please call our centre on 02 9264 9120 if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to discuss your headache problem.
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Experts at the Sydney Centre for TMJ and Sleep Therapy specialise in treating sleep disorders and TMJ disorder.
Contact us if you are suffering from any symptom and we will carry out an extensive physical examination to diagnose the disorder and draft a suitable treatment plan for you.
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