Migraine Treatment

• If you’ve been living with recurring migraine headaches, it may be a sign that you are experiencing problems with your jaw function. Severe headaches are one of the most common symptoms of TMJ, a painful condition that occurs when your jaw joint becomes misaligned. Our experienced dental team may be able to help you put an end to the painful, debilitating effects of your migraines once and for all.
• Dr. Roderick Cooper is a talented TMJ dentist who has received extensive training in diagnosing and treating headaches. If your migraines are determined to be the result of jaw misalignment, Dr. Cooper can help alleviate your pain using state-of-the-art TMJ treatment.

Migraine Treatment Options

Depending on the results of your jaw tracking and other diagnostic testing, Dr. Cooper may use any of the following TMJ treatments to eliminate your headaches and improve your bite:

• Oral Appliances – Oral appliances can be used to realign dysfunctional jaw muscles, easing the stress and tension in your neck, jaw, and head. Most oral appliances work their magic while you sleep.
• Dental Restorations – Dr. Cooper may recommend a variety of dental restorations which will help realign your jaw and alleviate the painful symptoms caused by your migraines.
• Physical Therapy – Dr. Cooper can show you several jaw exercises to promote relaxation and reduce the prevalence and impact of migraine headaches.

Customized Migraine Cures

Every TMJ patient has a unique set of symptoms that needs to be specifically addressed. The Bella Dental Services team knows that the key to personalized TMJ therapy involves the strategic design of a treatment program that addresses your individual symptoms.

Generally, migraines caused by a bite imbalance cannot be “cured” by one specific treatment. Dr. Cooper will most likely recommend a treatment plan that incorporates several methods for realigning your jaw and managing your migraine pain. We encourage you to ask us any questions you have regarding our proposed treatment plan so that you feel completely comfortable before moving forward.

Please contact us today to schedule your initial TMJ evaluation. Bella Dental Services serves patients in Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Clarkston, Georgia.