Dental Headaches
Key points
- One in eight Americans suffers from headaches, according to the U.S.
- * Pain behind the eyes. * Sore jaw muscles. * Teeth grinding. * Clicking or popping of jaw joints. * Head or scalp that's painful to the touch. * Earaches or ringing in the ears. * Neck shoulder or back pain. * Dizziness.
- If you suffer from frequent headaches and have these symptoms, speak to your dentist.
- While diet, stress and fatigue can be leading causes, a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth can also lead to frequent headaches.
One in eight Americans suffers from headaches, according to the U.S. Army Medical Department. While diet, stress and fatigue can be leading causes, a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth can also lead to frequent headaches.
Signs that your mouth may be causing your headaches include:
* Pain behind the eyes.
* Sore jaw muscles.
* Teeth grinding.
* Clicking or popping of jaw joints.
* Head or scalp that's painful to the touch.
* Earaches or ringing in the ears.
* Neck shoulder or back pain.
* Dizziness.
If you suffer from frequent headaches and have these symptoms, speak to your dentist. The problem may be easy to treat.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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