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Causes of Headaches and Your Options for Headache Prevention
Do you suffer from daily headaches that you cannot explain? Bruxism or TMJ issues may be the cause. Scenic Bluffs Dental has two experienced dentists, Dr. Jay and Dr. Clare that can provide dental appliance to help protect you from headaches.
Oral Health-Related Causes of Headaches
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a common one that allows movement of your jaw. When this joint becomes stressed due to overuse, arthritis, or trauma, it can cause TMJ dysfunction. Symptoms of TMJ dysfunction include:
- Jaw pain and tenderness
- Locking of the joint
- Difficulty or pain when chewing
- Pain around the ear
- Migraines and headaches
Many people may experience these symptoms for weeks or months without knowing the cause.
If you are experiencing headaches, they may result from bruxism or persistent teeth grinding. This occurs when the muscles in your jaw become tight and achy due to clenching and grinding your teeth. The pain can spread to your neck, shoulders, and head. We offer custom-fitted mouthguards to reduce jaw tension and help with headaches. These guards can reduce pressure by 70%, allowing for a deeper sleep and a more relaxed feeling when you wake up.
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How Custom Nightguards Can Help
When your nightguard is fabricated you should wear it every night to help protect your teeth and jaw joints. By doing this, the stress in your jaw will be reduced, and the cause of your headaches will be eliminated. Custom nightguards are an efficient and safe way to deal with headaches and TMJ issues without surgery or needing medication; many patients start to see an improvement within a few nights.
Headache Relief Begins Here
If you are battling migraines and headaches, Dr. Jay and Dr.Clare can provide the help you need. They can examine your jaw and teeth to see if you are suffering from bruxism or TMJ disorder and can decide if a custom nightguard is the best approach for your particular issue. Don’t allow stress and tension to persist; allow our doctors to bring you the relief and comfort you are looking for. Call Scenic Bluffs Dental at (715) 953-0499 to schedule your consultation. You can also visit our office at 1435 N. Acres Rd. Suite 102, Prescott, WI.
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Dr. Jay and Dr. Clare
Scenic Bluffs Dental is headed by the husband and wife duo, Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare. Dr. Feuillerat earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he also received special recognition for his outstanding work in both prosthodontics and endodontics. His continued education includes completion of a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry offered through the University of Minnesota and advanced courses in digital dentistry and endodontic techniques.
Dr. Clare received her DDS degree from the University of Minnesota. She has completed numerous continuing education opportunities, including a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry, the DOCS course in Adult Sedation Dentistry, the Wisconsin-based Restorative Driven Implants course, and many other hands-on clinical sessions with the Zimmer and Spear Institutes.
