TMJ HEADACHES

Do you have persistent, migraine-like headaches? If you have tried unsuccessfully to get rid of recurring headaches, there’s a chance your headaches may be caused by TMJ. Your TMJ is the small joint that connects your jaw bone to your skull, and persistent headaches are a symptom of TMJ misalignment or dysfunction.

Dentistry for Headaches?

It may seem strange to see a dentist about recurring headaches, but theTMJ treatment dentists at Chapnick Dental Office are specially trained to treat TMJ problems, including persistent headaches.

TMJ dysfunction is frequently related to a misaligned bite, which can be corrected by straightening or realigning your teeth with Invisalign®, porcelain veneers, or another dental procedure.

Dr. Adam Chapnick at Chapnick Dental Office has trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in physiologic dentistry techniques designed to ensure that your new smile promotes healthy TMJ alignment.

Treatment for TMJ Headaches

In addition to dental work like porcelain veneers, our dentists also use state-of-the art technology to directly treat TMJ headaches. One such technology is the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. This device delivers a low-energy electrical pulse to gently massage tension away from the muscles surrounding your TMJ.

TMJ problems can also be caused by grinding and clenching your teeth while you sleep, a condition known as bruxism. For patients suffering from TMJ migraines due to bruxism, we often use a custom-designed oral appliance you wear at night to keep your TMJ aligned and prevent grinding and clenching.

For more information on treating TMJ migraine headaches in Toronto or Barrie, please contact the Ontario TMJ migraine treatment dentists at Chapnick Dental Office and schedule your TMJ evaluation today.