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Q: Bruxism causing headaches ?
asked by: Dashooter911 on March 20th, 2008
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For the past month I have been having these odd headaches. They are not exactly headaches, per say, more like dull chronic aches on all sides of my head. I can feel the most pressure in both temples. In my temples, it feels like a dull, warm pressure that is consistent throughout the day. I went to my local doctor about this and he stated that it is probably just a stress headache, but I should get an x-ray of my sinuses to see if I have an infection. My x-ray came back fine.
Could there be a problem in my temporomandibular joints from Bruxism? I'm totally stumped on what the problem could be.
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MandMs
replied on March 21st, 2008
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When have you been diagnosed with bruxism?
Do you feel facial and tmj pain?
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Dashooter911
replied on March 21st, 2008
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Ive never been diagnosed with bruxism. I just figured thats what it was cause its the only logical answer. Yes I do have facial and tmj pain.
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MandMs
replied on March 27th, 2008
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You are right about your conception.
Clenching or grinding your teeth (bruxism) puts pressure on the muscles, tissues, and other structures around your jaw. Bruxism is the most common factor causing TMJ disorders.
Temporomandibular disorders can come in different forms, basically is a problem when you either experience pain and/or a loss of jaw function.
Do you usually get headache at the temples, sometimes with related pain in the neck, face, and even in the back?
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Dashooter911
replied on March 27th, 2008
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no, just really in the face and head. It just feels like a dull ache in different spots in my head.
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MandMs
replied on April 3rd, 2008
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Those that suffer from TMD have an improper jaw-to-skull relationship caused by malocclusion (a bad bite). This “bad bite” can be caused by excessive wearing down of teeth due to clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism).
TMD is disrupting the balance of the muscles associated with the jaw and skull and these muscles become irritated and overly active eventually leading to muscle fatigue and spasms. Muscles that are excessively fatigued and spasming can be very painful.
Head and/or scalp painful to the touch is also one of the symptoms of TMD.

Are you planning to visit a dentist or specialist for TMD soon?
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