TMJ & FACIAL PAIN · DR. MIKE BENNETT
Headache Evaluation in Provo, UT
Recurring morning headaches, temple pressure, and tension patterns can sometimes connect to bite, muscle, airway, sleep, or jaw factors.
Common Patients
Adults with chronic morning headaches, temple pressure, or migraine triggers that haven't responded to medication. Often patients who've seen 3+ specialists already.
How we Evaluate
60-minute eval covering jaw joint, muscle tension, bite, airway, posture, and sleep history. Coordinated with your physician.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
Why Dental Matters
Most chronic morning headaches have a treatable physical cause that gets missed in 10-minute visits. We take the time to find it.
Why choose Advanced Dental Care?
- Dual board-certified craniofacial pain training
- Evaluation before any appliance is made
- Airway considered alongside the bite
- Coordination with your physician when needed
- Conservative first-line treatments
- Findings explained in plain language
FAQ
Headache questions answered.
What patients usually ask about dental headache evaluation.
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How are headaches related to my teeth?
The trigeminal nerve serves both your jaw muscles and your head. Clenching, grinding, or airway issues during sleep can trigger headaches via the same nerve pathway. It's surprisingly common. -
Will Botox help?
Therapeutic Botox into the masseter (jaw) muscles is often very effective for tension headaches caused by clenching. We assess case by case and explain the tradeoffs. -
Will insurance cover headache care?
Depends on the cause. Botox for documented bruxism can be medically covered. TMJ-related care sits between dental and medical. We navigate both. -
What if it's not dental?
We'll tell you. If your headaches don't have a dental driver, we'll refer you to neurology, ENT, or PT depending on what we find. -
How long until I feel better?
Most patients feel meaningful relief within 4 to 8 weeks of starting the right treatment. Full resolution usually takes 3 to 6 months.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Request Your Evaluation Today
Advanced Dental Care serves Provo, Orem, Springville, and the greater Utah County area. Call today or request a TMJ evaluation, and bring your history and your questions.