Dental Headaches
(HealthDayNews) -- One in eight Americans suffers from headaches, according to the U.S. Army Medical Department. While diet, stress and fatigue can be leading causes, a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth can also lead to frequent headaches.
Signs that your mouth may be causing your headaches include:
· Pain behind the eyes.
· Sore jaw muscles.
· Teeth grinding.
· Clicking or popping of jaw joints.
· Head or scalp that's painful to the touch.
· Earaches or ringing in the ears.
· Neck shoulder or back pain.
· Dizziness.
If you suffer from frequent headaches and have these symptoms, speak to your dentist. The problem may be easy to treat.
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