Nothing ruins your day faster than a headache or migraine. For many people, it’s the first thing they experience in the morning. For others, headaches strike during moments of intense stress and sometimes, they seem to appear and disappear without any clear reason.
Are constant headaches or migraines keeping you from living fully, whether as a parent, partner, or professional? If so, Orofacial Pain Associates can help you identify the root cause of your pain and find lasting relief. If you’re tired of “toughing it out” or taking loads of medication, contact us today.
According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, common primary headaches include.
The most common form of primary headache. They are typically mild to moderate, characterized by a pressing or tightening sensation in the head, face, and neck.
Moderate to severe throbbing headaches that may last for days. Migraines are often associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and worsened by physical activity.
Among the most severe types of headaches, they usually occur on one side of the head, often behind or around the eye or temple. Cluster headaches can last from 15 minutes to 3 hours and are typically accompanied by symptoms such as eye tearing, nasal congestion, and forehead sweating. They tend to occur in cycles or cluster periods.
One often underdiagnosed source of chronic head pain is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). An imbalance in the TMJ — the jaw joint — can lead to muscle tension and pain in the jaw that radiates to the head and neck, causing persistent headaches or migraines.
At Orofacial Pain Associates, we specialize in diagnosing and treating TMD-related headaches using proven, non-invasive methods. If you experience frequent headaches or migraines and have never been evaluated for TMD, we encourage you to schedule a consultation.
If your headaches or migraines are interfering with your work, personal life, or emotional well-being, it’s time to seek professional help.
If you answered “yes” to any of these, reaching out for care could dramatically improve your quality of life.
At Orofacial Pain Associates, Dr. Kanti conducts a thorough health history review and clinical examination to assess your headache. Based on her findings, she will develop a personalized treatment plan designed to relieve your head pain and restore your well-being.
