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How Can Dentists Alleviate Migraines and Headaches
added on: August 22, 2023

Even though dentists are primarily associated with oral health, there’s a lesser-known aspect of dentistry – its role in treating migraines and headaches. Some dentists’ expertise can extend beyond the realm of teeth and gums and into other systemic health concerns such as the connection between migraines, headaches, and dental… Read More…


June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
added on: June 9, 2020
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Every June is recognized as National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month and serves to increase awareness of migraines and headaches, as well as to recognize them as truly neurological diseases that are often debilitating. But what, exactly, is your dentist in The Woodlands doing talking about a neurological disease? Aren’t… Read More…


Do I Have Bruxism?
added on: March 25, 2019
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Bruxism is just a medical term for grinding or clenching your teeth, usually while you’re asleep. That’s what makes teeth grinding hazardous to your oral and overall health, because there’s a good chance you don’t even know you’re doing it! Our dental office in The Woodlands is here to help… Read More…


“What’s My Dentist Mean When Talking About Occlusion?”
added on: July 7, 2017
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During your appointments at our Woodlands dental office, you may have heard your dental team talk about “occlusion”, and you may have thought to yourself, “What are they talking about?” Basically, occlusion is just a dentist’s way of describing the way your top teeth come in contact with your bottom… Read More…


Top 4 Ways to Stop Biting Your Cheeks
added on: February 22, 2017
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Cheek biting is a common habit and is actually very similar to nail biting. Typically brought on by stress or when nervous, biting the inside of the cheek — or the lips or tongue — can be painful, and in certain cases, concerning for the dental team at our Woodlands dental… Read More…


“Why Does My Jaw Get Stuck Sometimes?”
added on: September 20, 2016
jaw locking

You’re feeling tired, and you know a yawn is working its way out. As your mouth opens involuntarily and the yawn escapes, you wait for your jaw to slowly close shut. But it doesn’t. It’s stuck. It’s scary. It’s painful. At my Woodlands dental office, we know just how terrifying… Read More…

Posted In: TMJ Dentistry

Can Migraines Be Dental Related?
added on: June 20, 2016
migraine

Nearly one out of eight Americans suffer from recurring headaches or migraines. To educate the public on the reality of these painful and sometimes debilitating disorders, the American Headache & Migraine Association (AHMA) observes Migraine & Headache Awareness Month every June. While this cause may seem unrelated to dentistry, the… Read More…


TMJ / Occlusion
added on: November 4, 2015
TMJ Dentistry - Shirley E. Cagle, DDS in The Woodlands

Think you have TMJ? Try this at home! Bet you never thought a dentist would tell you to try a treatment at home! But here’s the thing, none of the home treatments for TMJ pose any dangers to people without TMJ. Wait. Back up. What the heck is TMJ? TMJ… Read More…

Posted In: TMJ Dentistry

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