Headache Relief

It's amazing how many people have a daily headache and just live with it. Headaches can be a nuisance, and can make your day or week seem long and tiresome. Many individuals don't know that a dentist can help with headache relief.

During an initial consultation with Dr. Allen, he will ask you about the kind of headache you are dealing with. Is it a migraine headache or a centralized headache? What part of the head or neck does it seem to reoccur? Does it affect the muscles or nerves of your head or neck? Where is it coming from? Where does it start and where does it migrate to? Is it worse in the morning or at night? The answers to these questions can help a dentist determine if there is something they can do to help.

Oftentimes individuals may experience headaches due to stress. Some patients may inadvertently grind or clench their teeth, which may be the reason for their continued headaches. At All Family Dentistry, we can address these kinds of stress headaches with a dental appliance such as a mouth guard for the day or a night guard for those that grind or clench while they sleep. We also have what's called an NITI appliance, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of migraines. It is a small dental appliance that works very well. Other appliances are used during the day for patients that are well-aware of their grinding or clenching while at work, and can provide great benefits to not only protecting their teeth from damage, but also from keeping headaches from developing in response.

If you have been experiencing regular headaches and are looking to find a solution, call Dr. Allen today to schedule a consultation appointment. A simple dental appliance may help you find relief from your headaches and migraines once and for all!