woman with fingers at her temples in pain with a migraine

Migraines a symptom of bad bite

Did you know migraines can be a symptom of a bad bite? For many people, migraine headaches are a “normal” part of their life. Medications can be used to stop or manage the pain, but the source of the pain is not always determined. Most people don’t think about mentioning headaches or facial muscle pain to their dentist but this type of pain is a common symptom of TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder), also know as TMJ Disorder. So how does a bad bite fit into this scenario? The position of the jaw joint is determined by how the teeth fit together.…