90% of migraines and other head and neck area pains are related to our bite. What is our 'bite'? Our 'bite' is the way our upper and lower teeth fit into each other. Research in the specialised field of Neuromuscular Dentistry validates the above stats. This field focuses on the relation between the two jaw bones, the two joints and several muscles that hold the jaw bones together, the teeth in the two jaws and the nerve bundles that help this entire system function properly. Studies in this field have shown that all parts of this complex system need to be in harmony in order for us to be pain-free in the head and neck area. In case our bite is forcing our muscles into a position that is not relaxing for them, then our muscles end up being in a state of hyperactivity. This in turn makes the nerves, running through the muscles, hyperactive too. Long term hyperactivity of muscles and nerve bundles in the head and neck area will result in migraines, headaches, cervical pain......
Neuromuscular dentists can simply reposition your bite to a more harmonious position, which in turn will remove the trigger for hyperactivity, and in turn the symptom of head and neck pain.
Next time you hear someone complaining of consistent headaches, migraines, or neck and shoulder pain, do them a favour, and ask them to visit the nearest Neuromuscular Dentist.