
Headaches & Facial Pain
For those who suffer from chronic headaches or facial pain, the cause isn’t always clear. The difficulty of diagnosing the root problem makes finding headache pain relief difficult. If you’ve found little luck treating your pain with things like stress management, medication, or acupuncture, it’s possible your chronic facial pain could be an issue of oral health.
When the teeth don’t fit together correctly, it’s called malocclusion—a poor bite. Malocclusion forces the muscles in your jaw and face to compensate in an attempt to correct the bite. This consistent strain can cause tension, pressure, and pain throughout the face and head. Your headache or facial pain could be a result of malocclusion if you experience:
- Sore or numb jaw muscles, especially in the morning
- Clicking of the jaw
- Lock jaw or other limitations of jaw movement
- Neck pain
- Tooth grinding
If malocclusion is to blame, the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Heartland may be able to help you find relief from your headaches. Surgically correcting your bite will allow your jaw to relax, reducing the stress on your muscles and, in turn, your chronic facial pain.
Why We’re Different
Living with frequent headaches and facial pain can be deeply frustrating. If your pain is a result of malocclusion, corrective jaw surgery may be the solution, and the surgeons at Heartland Oral Surgery can help you find relief. With years of experience and a fierce dedication to our patients, our team will help you return to your life pain-free.