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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Headaches, Orthodontics, and Unhealthy TM Joints
I just examined a headache patient who just completed orthodontic treatment. In fact, the headaches were so bad that the mother requested the orthodontist remove the braces. I do not think the orthodontics caused the headaches, but rather aggravated a TM joint that was already unhealthy. The inevitable bit changes taking place were too much for the body to accept. I recommend those who are looking to straighten their teeth make sure the TM joints are healthy. If there is any noise such as popping or clicking on jaw movement, or any soreness in chewing activity or limited jaw opening this could indicate a TM joint disorder. which should be corrected prior to starting braces.
Yours for better health, Dr. Roubal
Yours for better health, Dr. Roubal
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