Do you suffer from persistent headaches? Have you tried drugs, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment?
Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose.
Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet typically goes undetected.
Nature intended the front teeth to fit slightly forward from the lower teeth. With a perfect bite, the molars fit together like precision gears. When there is bite misalignment, the upper arch may close too far back or the lower teeth may close off-center horizontally.
Malocclusion can cause headaches, tooth loosening, tooth fracture, and in extreme cases, difficulty chewing, speaking, or breathing.
Braces are an effective solution for many bite problems. Braces not only move teeth, they can also correct the position and function of the joints, muscles, and bones in the jaw. In very rare cases of extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery may be necessary.
If you haven’t been able to pinpoint the cause of your headaches, talk to your dentist. If you don’t have a dentist and live in the Casper area, we invite you to visit Aspen Ridge Dental. We offer technologically advanced dentistry with a personal touch.
During your exam, Doctor Youmans will analyze your bite to see if it may be contributing to or causing your headaches. If that’s the case, we will develop a treatment plan.
Thanks for visiting the Aspen Ridge Dental dental blog. We hope to see you soon.
Contact Aspen Ridge Dental:
307-234-6054
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1122 S Conwell St
Casper, Wyoming
82601
