Sore Muscle & Headache Treatment

Prescott Headache Treatment

Prescott Dental Arts offers Sore Muscle and Headache Treatment for your family in Prescott, Arizona

It’s not unusual to experience a headache now and then; that’s normal. However, frequent or recurring headaches are not normal and suggest a problem that may be dental related. We have the training and experience to diagnose and treat patients who have headaches as a result of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).

Symptoms of TMD

TMJ headaches are typically accompanied by other symptoms which may include:

• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Sore jaw or jaw pain
• Neck or shoulder pain
• Poor range of motion in the jaw joints and/or locking jawPopping noise in the jaw joint
• Pressure in the ear or earaches
• TMJ Headache Treatment

Prescott Dental Arts offers a range of treatments for patients seeking a cure for TMJ headaches. The first step is to correctly identify the causative issues and treat them as conservatively as possible. Treatments may involve physical therapy, medications, splints and bite correction therapies. It is also very important to realize that TMJ problems can be progressive, so the sooner it is identified, the more conservative the solution may be.

Splints and Night Guards for TMJ Headaches–Dental splints and night guards may be a front line therapy and can be a very effective and conservative treatment for TMJ headaches. Prescott Dental Arts can customize an appliance that will bring the teeth and jaw joints into proper alignment, managing teeth grinding or clenching and alleviate muscle tension. A dental splint is typically worn at night, while some patients also benefit by wearing the device during the day.

Bite Correction Procedures–Some patients will benefit from bite correction procedures which bring the teeth and jaws into proper alignment. We may use certain treatments that include bite adjustments (equilibration), orthodontics or even dental restorations (crowns or veneers).