Improve Your Quality of Life with Migraine Treatments at a Dentist’s Office

Headaches from migraines can be debilitating, significantly affecting multiple areas of your life. Constant pain often makes sleeping difficult, leading to daytime fatigue and irritability. The persistent discomfort can interfere with your ability to concentrate, and even making simple decisions can become slow and frustrating when headaches cloud your judgment. Over time, chronic headaches can strain your mental and emotional well-being, leading to increased stress and anxiety, further complicating daily routines and relationships.

Have you been battling constant migraines in San Antonio, Texas? Enough is enough! Take the first step towards a painless lifestyle with holistic headache treatments at Olmos Park Dental. Dr. Brandi Lindsey diagnoses and treats chronic headaches without masking the problem with medication and other short-term reliefs.

How do we diagnose migraines?

A dental office might seem like the last place you’d expect to find a lasting solution for your nagging headaches. However, TMJ specialists can pinpoint a dental cause behind chronic headaches, particularly those related to the jaw joints (TMJs) and the surrounding nerves, ligaments, and muscles.

Misaligned bites, teeth grinding (bruxism), and jaw tension can all contribute to TMJ disorders, which are often a hidden source of recurring headaches. A TMJ dentist like Dr. Lindsey can diagnose and treat dental-related headaches to find a lasting solution.

Among many diagnostic tools, we rely on neuron motor reflex testing (NMRT), which assesses the integrity and function of the nervous system, particularly the motor pathways. This test helps identify abnormalities in motor function, which can indicate neurological disorders or injuries.

How do we treat migraines?

Our dentist uses a holistic approach to treat migraines, providing lasting relief. We never dismiss your pain as “it’s all in your head” or mask the symptoms with medication. Our integrative treatments for migraines include:

  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Therapy: Pain is caused by biochemical, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors, and all of them could be interrelated in your case. We address the three causes of pain to provide long-lasting relief for chronic headaches and migraines.
  • Orthopedics: TMJ pain is one of the common causes of chronic headaches. Underdeveloped jaws and bite misalignments are the most common causes of this jaw-related issue. Dental orthopedics corrects jaw development problems to alleviate jaw discomfort and resolve the chronic headaches linked to TMJ dysfunction. Orthopedics may also include orthodontic treatments to resolve bruxism, a common cause of migraine headaches.
  • Botox: Botox blocks the release of certain neurotransmitters, particularly acetylcholine, at the neuromuscular junction. When these signals are blocked, the muscle contractions and spasms associated with migraine pain are reduced. Treating headaches with Botox is a quick, painless process. It only takes a few Botox injections in the forehead, temples, and neck, which only takes about 15 minutes. Patients may need several sessions to reap the full effects of Botox treatments.

Ready for a pain-free lifestyle?

Are you constantly battling migraine headaches? Don’t let pain hold you back any longer. Olmos Park Dental is here to help you find effective relief with personalized migraine treatments. Call (210) 767-3525 and take the first step toward a brighter, pain-free future! Your journey to lasting relief starts now!