Headaches, Teeth Grinding And Snoring Appliances In High Wycombe

Do you suffer from migraines or tension headaches? If so, have you mentioned it to your dentist?

You may not realise this but a lot of head and neck pain can be attributed to problems with the teeth and jaw joints. It is estimated that around 70% of the population suffer from this at some point.

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Dentist carrying out a dental examination for jaw pain and teeth grinding in High Wycombe

Common Symptoms of Jaw Problems

Headaches or migraines
Clicking of the jaw on opening and closing and/or limited opening of the mouth
Toothache or sensitivity with no obvious cause
Broken and worn teeth
Broken or worn fillings
Neck, shoulder and/or back pain
Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
Sinus pain, often recurring and mistaken for sinusitis
Poor quality sleep, with tight facial muscles in the morning

Dentist assessing a patient’s jaw and bite during a consultation

Treatment Options

Discuss your symptoms with your dentist and, if clenching or grinding is suspected, they may be able to make you a night-guard (splint). This is usually worn at night but can be worn at any time depending on the clenching and grinding habit. We have found that many of our patients (and staff!) have benefited from wearing a splint and noticed a significant reduction or elimination of their symptoms.

Dental team assessing bite alignment for jaw pain and teeth grinding in High Wycombe

Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

40% of the British adult population snore and not only does it disturb their sleep and that of their partner, but also it can have an adverse effect on health.

We can help by providing you with a device, similar to an aligner , to help maintain the jaw position and an open airway while you sleep.