migraines

• June 25, 2020

  Is Grinding my Teeth No Big Deal?

  I mentioned to my dentist that my jaw hurts and I realized that sometimes I clench and grind my jaw. He said it is no big deal and not to worry about it, but my jaw hurts.  Is there anything I can do about it? It seems like a big deal from where I’m sitting.…

• April 5, 2019

  Custom mouthpiece for grinding because of meds?

  My dentist is trying to convince me to get this custom-fitted device to sleep with. He says I’m grinding my teeth because of the medicine I take. First, wouldn’t I know if I happened to be grinding my teeth and second, can medicines really make you do that? Does it even matter? Clark Dear Clark,…

• January 14, 2016

  I think my amalgam fillings may be contributing to my migraines

  I have had migraines for as long as I can remember. I’ve spent years consulting with my doctor trying to pinpoint a cause of them, but we haven’t been able to find anything specific as far as triggers. The headaches can come on as often as two to three times a week and they are…