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Headaches

januarybaby — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:04:59 GMT

Does anyone get a migraine after going to the Dentist ? Specifically after a cleaning or filling.

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hckynut — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:34:49 GMT

Have never experienced a migraine and hopefully will get by without having one. Hopefully someone is able to help you with this problem.

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dooBdoo — Thu, 15 May 2014 22:02:40 GMT

Hi, januarybaby! I'm sorry you're dealing with migraines. I've had chronic, atypical migraine disease for most of my adult life, so I can empathize.

Triggers can differ widely from person to person, and the myriad of causes are still being studied and aren't completely understood.

With dental procedures, it could be pressure on certain nerves when you have to keep your mouth open wide for an extended period; it could be that certain nerves in the back of your neck and head are compressed in a certain position; when there's an injection, sometimes that might be a cause (the medication or the irritation of nerves). Even the stress of going to a dentist might be a trigger.

I'd strongly suggest you talk with your physician and your dentist about this. I've been lucky to have a very good neurologist who helps me figure out some triggers and how to avoid or lessen them.

I wish you well.

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Big Sister — Fri, 16 May 2014 09:47:45 GMT

Your pain may be due to keeping your mouth/jaw open wide enough for the dentist to work on your teeth. There is a joint in your jaw below your ears and it's commonly known as the TMJ.

Try putting warm, damp compresses on the joint in order for it to relax. Don't bite or chew anything that is hard or tough for a while.

I always have to remind my dds about my TMJ problem so he has me close my mouth and give that joint a rest during any treatments.

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newziesuzie — Sun, 18 May 2014 11:40:25 GMT

On 5/16/2014 bigsister said:
Your pain may be due to keeping your mouth/jaw open wide enough for the dentist to work on your teeth. There is a joint in your jaw below your ears and it's commonly known as the TMJ.

Try putting warm, damp compresses on the joint in order for it to relax. Don't bite or chew anything that is hard or tough for a while.

I always have to remind my dds about my TMJ problem so he has me close my mouth and give that joint a rest during any treatments.

bigsister why would you need to remind him? Isn't your dentist the specialist who diagnoses and treats your TMJ?

OP I'm lucky not to get headaches but hope you get some good help here.