TMJ & Headache Treatment

If you suffer from migraine headaches, jaw pain, neck stiffness, or shoulder aches, your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and the surrounding muscles may be the cause. TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, but you may also have heard the condition referred to as a neuromuscular problem.

Relief with Neuromuscular Dentistry

What these intimidating words really mean is that the jaw joints and related muscles are overworked. Consciously or unconsciously, as many as 40 million people tense and release jaw muscles by biting, grinding, or clenching. This constant pressure makes the joints, jaw, and muscles hurt and can interfere with nerve signals. Left untreated, TMJ can cause loose, worn, chipped, or cracked teeth, tooth pain, migraine headaches, earaches, and even back pain. If you want headache treatment and relief from your discomfort, we can help.

Dr. Davey and Dr. Wheeler have invested many hours studying TMJ and headache treatment at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The doctors continue to stay abreast of the latest innovations and discoveries to alleviate the suffering of TMJ patients.

The Role of Technology

Using K7 and TENS technology, as well as electromyography and sonography, we can pinpoint the source of your TMJ dysfunction and migraine headaches to determine the appropriate therapy to correct your problem. Non-surgical options, such as reducing stress, strengthening exercises, alternating hot and cold compresses, and headache treatment, may correct your TMJ dysfunction and give you back your quality of life.

For cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, or neuromuscular dentistry to relieve headaches and pain, our expert team will provide an exceptional level of service and care. Call our Sugar Land, TX dental office today for your comprehensive examination and consultation with Dr. Davey. We welcome residents of Sugar Land, Houston, Katy, Richmond, and the surrounding areas.