The Blog of Dr. Firouzi Babak, D.D.S.

You may have seen Pittsburgh dentist, Dr. Firouzi discuss this on TV lately. Headaches are generally classified into several basic types: Sinus, Cluster, Tension and Migraine. While headaches are typically treated by your physician, improper occlusion (your bite) may play a significant role in certain types of headaches as well as other head and neck pain. One type of headache, tension headache is by far the most common. If you only experience this type of headache occasionally, they are often controlled with over-the-counter pain medication, however, if they occur with some regularity or have persisted for a long period of time, we might be able to help. The problem may be able to be treated with neuromuscular dentistry.

If the indications are that your bite is a major factor in your development of headaches, Dr. Firouzi may recommend provisional or interim treatment. This involves fabrication of a custom made orthotic (a plastic appliance that is worn over your teeth) to adjust your bite to correct relationship. After having worn the appliance for some time, both you and Dr. Firouzi will know for sure if the new bite has resolved the headaches. If it has, you will have several options open to you for long term treatment.

To learn more about TMD and TMJ, contact out neuromuscular dentist in Pittsburgh today