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How Liverpool Dental Spa can reduce your Migraine

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

Do you suffer from migraines? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything without any luck? If you’re suffering, we may be able to help. It’s time to put a stop to headaches and migraines and start enjoying your life again!

How we can help

It’s understandable to wander how headaches and migraines could possibly be remedied by dentists. Often, tension in the facial muscles and headaches and migraines can be caused by dental issues. If you grind or clench your teeth, for example, this can increase pressure on the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joint and contribute to headaches and pain in the neck and shoulders. Our highly trained dentists have expertise in providing treatments, which can prevent tooth grinding and other dental issues, which may put you at risk of headaches or migraines.

One technique we use to alleviate pain caused by grinding the teeth is using a splint or a guard to prevent contact between the upper and lower sets of teeth. If you wear a customised guard at night, there’s no risk of the top and bottom arches coming together and this protects your teeth and prevents muscular pain and migraines.

What to do next

If you’re struggling with migraines and you don’t know where to turn, contact us today. We have a range of treatment options available and we will do our best to try and identify possible causes and find an effective solution.

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Three Tips to Help with Jaw Pain

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Jaw pain can make life tough. Nobody wants to wake up every day battling pain or worry about being uncomfortable when they eat. If you suffer from jaw pain, here are three tips to help.

  1. See your dentist: you may think that we spend all our time creating beautiful smiles and getting rid of troublesome tooth pain, but we can also help with jaw pain. If you have a sore jaw, there may be dental solutions available, which could put pay to your pain. In some cases, jaw pain is associated with bruxism, or grinding the teeth. If you grind your teeth, this can cause the jaw to become painful and swollen, and we can fit a custom-made bite guard to prevent damage to your teeth and jaws. If you have pain in the mornings, or your jaw feels stiff, call and make an appointment.
  2. Painkillers: if you have pain, it may be worth taking over the counter painkillers. Painkillers are designed to target discomfort, and make you feel better. If you have pain that is persistent or you’re getting pain on a regular basis, don’t rely on pain relief. See your GP or come and visit us. Painkillers should only be used as a short-term measure.
  3. Rest: if you have jaw pain, it may be caused by overuse. If you’ve been eating food that requires a lot of chewing, for example, you may find that your jaw becomes sore. Try and rest, and apply an ice pack to your jaw. If you still have pain, give us a call and we’ll arrange an appointment for you. If you’re suffering, don’t ignore pain, and hope it will go away. We are here to help.

If you’ve got a painful jaw, don’t struggle in silence. Call now and book a consultation.

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Treating The Cause Of Headaches And Migraines In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Headaches are very common and in most cases they come and go without any real problem; however, if you suffer from severe headaches or migraines or you have headaches on a regular basis, this can be very debilitating.

What causes headaches?

There are many possible causes of headaches, from dehydration and vision problems, to teeth grinding and TMJ disorder and stress. At Liverpool Dental Spa we understand how headaches and migraines can impact day to day life and we explore different treatments and therapies to help patients to live a more comfortable life.

What can be done for headaches and migraines?

Over the years we have found that dental treatment can be very effective for headaches and migraines. We offer pain management consultations for patients, which enable us to discuss symptoms and possible cause and determine whether there are treatments that could be of benefit. In some cases, headaches and migraines are linked to TMJ disorder, which affects the temporomandibular joint, which joins the skull to the jaw.

TMJ disorder is a term used to describe symptoms including pain in the jaw, headaches, restricted movement in and around the jaw and clicking and popping noises when you move your jaw. TMJ disorder is often associated with teeth grinding, which is known as bruxism; many people grind their teeth during the night subconsciously and this can result in headaches, worn biting surfaces and chipped teeth.

One solution we can suggest for teeth grinding is a nigh guard, which is a custom-made appliance, which helps to prevent tooth to tooth contact during the night.

If you suffer from headaches and migraines and painkillers are doing the trick, give us a call today  at Liverpool Dental Spa and find out if we could help to make your life pain-free.

 

 

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The Link Between Headaches And Dental Pain For Patients In Liverpool

Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Dental pain may trigger mild to severe headaches including migraine. We may experience dental pain due to:

  • Tooth infection
  • Damaged teeth
  • Teeth grinding
  • Temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMJ)

Tooth infection

Poor oral hygiene and dental trauma may lead to tooth infection, dental abscess and gum disease. Some people may be prone to tooth infections due to other causes, including health conditions. When infection sets into the inner dental pulp of the tooth, headaches and facial pain may be experienced. Root canal treatment eliminates infection from tooth root canals so that a damaged tooth may be restored with a dental crown.

Damaged teeth

Damaged teeth may cause pain and headaches. Unsafe teeth whitening may cause tooth sensitivity, weaken tooth structure and lead to tooth fractures resulting in painful headaches. Damaged teeth that are left untreated may lead to an abscess or bite disorder. Seeing a dentist to restore a damaged tooth is important to prevent oral and overall health deterioration.

Teeth grinding

Teeth grinding habits are known to cause facial pain and headaches. Teeth may become ground down too and become vulnerable to breakage and infection. People who grind teeth during sleep or when anxious during the day may develop a bite disorder that triggers migraine.

Temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMJ)

TMJ is a jaw joint disorder that may be very painful, causing migraine, neck and back pain. Some people are born with TMJ disorders due to developmental irregularities or genetics. Others may develop TMJ due to injury, malocclusion or bruxism teeth grinding habits.

At Liverpool Dental Spa in the heart of Liverpool we diagnose dental disorders that may be causing painful migraines. We offer treatment solutions including white fillings, root canal treatment, porcelain crowns and orthodontics. Get in touch with us for more information about the link between headaches and dental pain, and treatment options.

 

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