Muscular or Dental Problems
A tension headache is a type of headache that is not caused by an underlying physical illness. It is therefore treated through medication and lifestyle changes rather than other means, such as surgery. Many tension headaches are caused by stress, but they can also be a response to muscle strain or dental problems.
Tension headaches can be caused by the clenching of teeth, which happens when a person gets stressed out. These headaches are more commonly experienced by people with dental problems, especially those who grind their teeth in sleep.
Unfortunately, people who have had dental work done recently, such as root canals, tooth extractions, or oral surgery, have a higher risk of tension headaches afterward, as well as migraines and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). This is because after dental work has been performed, the teeth may not be in their natural position anymore, which may cause discomfort to the muscles in the jaw and head.
You can treat tension headaches by taking over-the-counter medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen. However, you should also consult a doctor to evaluate for other possible causes of the pain besides muscular or dental problems.
