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Why You Should Go to a Dentist If You Have a Migraine

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Migraines are a bane to our existence. They are almost often incapacitating. Most people go to doctors to have their migraine treated. Some opt for natural treatments offered by chiropractors and massage therapists. All these things can help. But have you ever considered going to a dentist in New West?   If the cause of migraine stems from pain felt in the jaw or the mouth, going to a Dentist in New Westminster BC is the best thing you can do. The pain that comes from your TMJ or Temporomandibular joint can radiate all the way to your head, which then causes migraine. It is actually not uncommon for those suffering from TMJ to also have persistent headaches or chronic migraines. If the root cause is not addressed, the headache will just keep on coming back. Teeth gnashing when you are asleep or when you are stressed out can become triggers for your migraine as these actions put a lot of stress on your jaw joints. Clenching of the jaw can also become an involuntar