Did also you know that it affects millions of American each and every day? Finally, did you know that this situation is easily treatable if diagnosed correctly? If you didn’t know those things, this post is for you.

Aesthetic Family Dentistry sees a number of issues where a misaligned jaw or bad bite (malocclusion) causes seemingly unrelated discomfort. As holistic dentists, we are well versed in treating the body as a single organism rather than a series of isolated systems. That’s good news if you’re suffering with head, neck or shoulder pain as it can be caused by dental issues and we are perfectly placed to deal with them.

Common causes of head, neck and shoulder pain

Some common dental causes of head, neck and shoulder pain can include the misaligned jaw or bad bite we mentioned earlier. It can also be caused by TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder. Despite having some serious symptoms, these causes can have relatively simple, non-surgical treatments. All of which we can provide.

Your head is supported by a series of muscles in your head, neck, jaw and shoulders. They all work in concert to keep your head upright and mobile. If one of these muscles isn’t working properly, head, neck and shoulder pain can result. Jaw tension is a common cause of this, as is a misaligned jaw or malocclusion.

When a muscle is in use, it contracts to apply pressure in the desired direction. If you’re tense, your muscles can stay in that contracted position. This can disrupt your posture and the normal movement of the body. Also, when your jaw contracts, it pulls other muscles in the neck, head and shoulder. It can also cause the atlas and axis bones in the neck to move out of alignment, which can also contribute to the discomfort.

You other muscles will compensate to try to balance that tense or misaligned jaw. This can either tire them out quickly or move your spine out of alignment. Both of which can contribute to your discomfort.

All of these things can have a disruptive effect on your body, resulting in discomfort, difficulty chewing, poor sleep and a range of other symptoms. Here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we have a selection of non-invasive treatments for head, neck and shoulder pain. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, we can address the discomfort and restore your quality of life.

Why not schedule an appointment at Aesthetic Family Dentistry today? We’re here to help!

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This post is all about giving you the information you need to understand toothaches and dental emergencies. We hope it helps.

Toothache

Toothache can be caused by many conditions such as something stuck between teeth, tooth decay, cracked teeth, loose or broken fillings, receding gums, periapical abscess, periodontal abscess, ulcers, sinusitis, TMJ and many more conditions.

With the exception of having something stuck between your teeth, all these situations need expert diagnosis. Many causes will have quick and painless treatments that can remedy the symptoms fast. Occasionally, the cause of the toothache may be more complex. It’s something we would discuss with you at the time.

Dental Emergencies

There are many kinds of dental emergency, from a lost tooth, lost fillings, broken brace, abscess or soft tissue injuries. Whether it is regarded as a true emergency or not depends on how severe it is and how it is impacting your life. If the effects are severe, we would definitely recommend scheduling an emergency appointment with Aesthetic Family Dentistry. It is far better to overreact than to not react in time.

We regard dental emergencies as:

• Severe bleeding or damage to the mouth
• Severe discomfort that stops you doing anything else
• A lost or damaged tooth that will not stop bleeding
• Sudden swellings in the mouth that can often be accompanied by bad odors
• An accident that causes significant discomfort to any region of the jaw or mouth

Many dental emergencies feel or look worse than they actually are. While swift action is important, there is usually no need to panic, to visit the ER or anything of that nature. Simply call us, schedule the appointment and speak to us about immediate care. We can advise what to do over the phone to help contain the situation until you can get to us.

We usually reserve time between scheduled appointments to be able to manage dental emergencies should they arise. It is important to contact Aesthetic Family Dentistry as soon as the situation arises so we can ensure we can see you in time. Once you’re here, we can assess and treat the situation as necessary.

Whatever has caused your dental emergency, you’re in safe hands with Aesthetic Family Dentistry!

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