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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Don’t Upset the Trigeminal Nerve!
The reason that your temporomandibular joint and your jaw muscles cause migraine-intensity headaches is because of its close association with your trigeminal nerve.
One of the most complex and powerful nerves in your body, the trigeminal nerve is responsible for the functions of your jaw and teeth. This nerve also provides sensation and function to your:
The trigeminal nerve accounts for more than 40 percent of the brain's processing. This means that your brain spends almost half its time trying to determine that the trigeminal nerve is transmitting and receiving. This nerve also controls certain areas of your brain by itself.
The trigeminal nerve is also connected to the three main nerves that control sensation and function of nearly all the muscles in your neck, head and throat. Therefore, distressing any one of these nerves has a direct impact on the others, which leads to a headache.
If you live in the San Antonio area and have been suffering from unexplained migraines, please contact neuromuscular dentist Dr. Brian Hale today to schedule your consultation.
One of the most complex and powerful nerves in your body, the trigeminal nerve is responsible for the functions of your jaw and teeth. This nerve also provides sensation and function to your:
- Face
- Jaws
- Tongue
- Palate
- Sinuses
- Eyes
- Lips
The trigeminal nerve accounts for more than 40 percent of the brain's processing. This means that your brain spends almost half its time trying to determine that the trigeminal nerve is transmitting and receiving. This nerve also controls certain areas of your brain by itself.
The trigeminal nerve is also connected to the three main nerves that control sensation and function of nearly all the muscles in your neck, head and throat. Therefore, distressing any one of these nerves has a direct impact on the others, which leads to a headache.
If you live in the San Antonio area and have been suffering from unexplained migraines, please contact neuromuscular dentist Dr. Brian Hale today to schedule your consultation.
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