Chronic Headache Relief - Fairfax area TMJ Treatment

You might very well be only three answers away from permanent chronic headache relief:

• Do you struggle with chronic headaches, neck aches or migraines that just won’t seem to go away, no matter what you’ve tried?
• Is your past full of unsuccessful visits with a variety of medical professionals who have failed to resolve your discomfort?
• Have you given up on finding a cure, instead resigning yourself to the reality of pain management through surgery or medication with unwanted side effects?

If you can relate to any of these questions, we have one more for you: have you ever considered that Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) might be the root cause of your pain? By treating the fundamental issues that exacerbate your discomfort, our Fairfax area TMJ dentist, Dr. Ryan Reeves believes that you can soon be pain-free.

Chronic pain, especially in the head, can be extremely debilitating. At Aesthetic Dentistry of Lorton, we can safely and thoroughly resolve teeth malocclusion and bite misalignment — the two issues primarily responsible for severe pain in the face, jaw, head, neck and shoulders.

If the problem is TMJ near Fairfax, when your bite is aligned and your jaw muscles are working properly, your headache pain will resolve itself. Consider our TMJ patient's testimonials and the life-changing effect they experienced, then call Dr. Ryan Reeves today.  

A Fairfax Dentist That Treats the Cause, Not the Symptoms

Millions of people suffer from severe head, neck and shoulder pain without realizing that lasting relief can be achieved through a qualified, Fairfax area TMJ practice like Aesthetic Dentistry of Lorton.

Tension headaches are the most common symptom of TMJ disorders. Caused by involuntary clenching and grinding, this constant tension knots jaw muscles, constricting blood flow. This constriction can trigger vascular headaches — increased blood pressure that results in aching, thumping, throbbing pain.

The frequency and strength of these symptoms often causes doctors to misdiagnose them as migraines, when they are actually caused by dental issues: the persistence of a poorly aligned bite and unrelenting muscle tension.

Through the creation of a comfortable, custom-fitted orthotic, Fairfax area TMJ dentist Ryan Reeves repositions your bite, ensuring that your muscles return to their natural location and normal function. Depending on the severity of your alignment issues, you may wear your orthotic at night or also during the day.

We can also restore your teeth’s health with crowns and veneers that further optimize your bite, giving you the freedom to wear your orthotic as the need arises rather than permanently. When your jaw, mandible joints and interconnected nerves regain their ideal position, your headache pain will vanish.

For some people, that means an immediate, dramatic decrease in pain and the first refreshing night of sleep they’ve had in years. For others, it means gradual relief that allows them to discontinue taking medication. Either way, the pain is gone!

We invite dental patients to schedule a complimentary evaluation by Dr. Ryan Reeves, our TMJ treatment expert. You'll experience a new lease on life with the real TMJ treatment that provides lasting relief. 

Contact our team to request more information now!