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Question:
I have all four of my wisdom teeth. They are not impacted and are healthy. Over the past two years I have been having occasional headaches accompanied by pain and tension in my jaw. Could these headaches be caused by my wisdom teeth? ...Blake
Answer:
Blake, your dentist should evaluate the condition of your wisdom teeth. If there are no cavities, pericornitis (inflammation and/or infection of the gum around the teeth) or deep fillings...then there is no likelihood that they could be causing you to have headaches.
Most likely, your headaches are caused by a compressed TMJoint, or possibly - parafunctional habits like clenching, grinding, poor posture, etc. If you have a history of crowding, orthodontic work, or any grinding you should be evaluated for TMJ.
You must find a well trained dentist who is capable of evaluating the position of your joints and determining if there is any compression. If you give me more info about your oral status I can help you determine what is happening
a little more clearly.
Editorial Staff
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