Headache Treatment Options

There are headaches and then there are headaches. While a stressful day on the job might make your head hurt, a full-blown migraine can stop you in your tracks for days at a time. About 6 percent of men and 17 percent of women in the United States experience frequent migraines. Fortunately, there are a variety of migraine treatment options that can reduce or eliminate this painful condition.

The exact cause of migraines is an active area of research, and nobody knows precisely how this painful condition develops. But we do know that jaw alignment may play a role.

Patients who live with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) often find that their migraine headaches reduce in severity and frequency when Dr. Frank treats the underlying jaw misalignment issue that may be causing the problem.

Some of the migraine treatments that Dr. Frank has successfully used with his patients include:

• Night guard therapy
• Full-time removable neuromuscular orthotic devices
• All-day fixed orthotic devices
• Orthodontic and restorative dental treatments
• DNA (daytime-nighttime appliance) expansion orthodontic therapy

During your initial migraine consultation, Dr. Frank will evaluate your condition and recommend the treatment that is best for you.

If you’re ready to learn how modern dentistry can help relieve your migraine headaches, please contact The Practice at Maxwell Place today to schedule an appointment. We serve patients in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey.