Some people suffer from intense headaches in the morning, often accompanied by severe pain in the jaw area. So, what’s behind this issue?
In an exclusive interview with Gazeta.Ru, Russian specialist Dr. Irina Kornelina explained:
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“Some individuals experience teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching during sleep, which leads to headaches and head pain upon waking. While this condition is commonly linked to psychological stress, there is another cause of morning headaches related to jaw problems — the improper growth of wisdom teeth.”
She added:
“Wisdom teeth are the last to emerge in the mouth, usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. At this age, the jaw has typically finished developing, and there often isn’t enough space for these teeth to grow properly. As a result, they frequently grow at an angle, causing pressure on other teeth and affecting the function of the jaw muscles. This leads to tension in the jaw and neck area, causing teeth grinding during the night and symptoms of severe pain in the head and jaw upon waking.”
According to Dr. Kornelina, even if a person doesn’t feel pain in their wisdom teeth, there are several signs that may indicate abnormal growth in the jaw, including:
Frequent headaches
Tension in the temples and jaw
Stiffness when opening the mouth
Nighttime teeth grinding
Pain in the head and neck area
Crowding and misalignment of the front teeth
In such cases, attention should be paid to the wisdom teeth, and a dental consultation is recommended to assess their growth and position in the jaw.
Dr. Kornelina also noted that dentists do not remove wisdom teeth if they are growing normally and not causing issues with other teeth. However, if they grow at an angle, extraction is usually recommended, as they can cause misalignment of other teeth and may lead to gum and oral infections.
Source: mail.ru
