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HEADACHES and TMJ and Nightguards


TMJ is a broad term. Many times people do not realize that all they may need is a nightguard as opposed to TMJ treatment. This is not say that TMJ treatment is not needed, it goes to recognize that sometimes patients who are stressed or in different phases of life tend to clench at nighttime which is like working out your muscles for hours.

Usually, these types of patients will have no clicking or popping, no trouble opening or closing.
Perhaps headaches in the morning which go away when awake. The way to discern whether it is a true TMJ problem or simply a nocturnal clenching problem is to have a dentist who has special interest and training in TMJ do a thorough exam.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding TMJ or headaches, please feel free to call Dr. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, 713-668-2289