TMJ and Headaches

Neuromuscular Dentist in Orlando, Florida

Headaches are one of the most common symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).

Unfortunately, many people do not realize what is causing their headaches, so they end up spending time and money on fruitless diagnostics and painkillers that only address the symptoms of their problem, rather than the cause.

How TMJ causes headaches

The muscle of the temple area of the forehead plays an important part in the opening and closing of the jaw. If your bite (occlusion) is not right, it can lead to abnormal tension in these muscles.

If the bite is not corrected, these muscles can remain tense for long periods of time. The contracted muscle does not get a chance to rest, and soon suffers from poor circulation – and thus a lack of needed oxygen and the accumulation of the waste products of metabolism. The result can be pain (headache).

Success Stories

Dr. Castellini has worked with many patients who suffered from persistent, unexplained symptoms such as headaches, and in many cases, has been able to completely reverse their symptoms, relieve their pain, and help them live their lives happy, healthy, and pain free.

Dr. Castellini's advanced neuromuscular dentistry training from the world class Las Vegas Institute (LVI), and her state of the art electromyography equipment, allow her to precisely pinpoint the areas and causes of TMD problems.

To learn more about TMD, and how we diagnose and treat it, and how we can relieve your headache pain, see the topics below.

TMJ screening

If you think you or a loved one might be suffering from symptoms of (TMD), call or email us today. We'll schedule your TMD screening right away.

At Dr. Castellini’s Orlando Advanced Cosmetic Dental Studio, we transform your pain into a beautiful smile!

 

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Orlando, Florida 32819
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