Tips on Preventing Headaches from our Riverside Dental Wellness Office:

There are many types of headaches that individuals suffer from on a daily basis.  I myself have experienced that “head in a vice” feeling on multiple occasions.  Also, waking up to later experience a tension headache is never a good way to start the day.  Here at my Riverside Dental Wellness office, treating headaches is of top priority to our dental team.   Headaches that appear on a daily basis are in many cases related to a “bite” issue or a “clenching/grinding” issue.  This is where my expertise comes in to play as I examine your jaw alignment, teeth alignment, and determine if there is excessive wear on your teeth.  If your condition is diagnosed as clenching or grinding then an appliance to wear at night while you sleep is recommended.  If your condition is diagnosed to be a bite or jaw discrepancy, I will refer you to an Orthodontist for further evaluation.  In many cases, adult orthodontics will fix these discrepancies. When a properly aligned bite or jaw is in place, headaches subside and your bite will be protected from excessive tooth wear.  However, if wearing braces is not what you envision for the health of your mouth, don’t worry there are other methods I can use to treat your bite or jaw discrepancy.  If you suffer from headaches, cluster headaches, and/or migraines please contact my Riverside Dental Wellness Office at (951)686-3666,

Tips on Preventing Headaches:

1. Stay hydrated.  Drink lots of water especially when it is hot and dry.
2. Avoid caffeine.  What caused caffeine headaches is a lack of caffeine in your body.  Once you have broken your body’s need for caffeine, you will be able to determine if the caffeine is the cause of your headaches.
3. Avoid eyestrain.  Have your eyes checked by your eye doctor to determine if changing your prescription or adding glasses to your daily routine eliminates your headaches.
4. Migraine headaches can be triggered by food.  Common triggers are chocolate, wine, cheese, and nuts.

If these changes in your diet and lifestyle do not help your headache, please contact my Riverside Dental Wellness Office.