Could Your Teeth be Making Your Migraines Worse? New Testing Can Help

In this episode, Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Sanda Moldovan discuss the link between dental health and migraines. They cover the role of 3D imaging in diagnosis, TMJ issues, and how dentists can use CT scans. The conversation includes differentiating headaches from migraines, the effects of sleep apnea, and treatments like NightLase. They also examine oral health's impact on inflammation and migraines, the importance of personalized testing, and integrating genetics into treatment plans. Go to TheHeadacheQuiz.com to discover the biology behind your migraines. (0:00) Introduction, guest background, and topic overview (2:12) Importance of 3D imaging in dental diagnosis (3:12) TMJ issues and their connection to migraine flare-ups (4:05) Training dentists to interpret CT scans (5:00) Mobile dental CT scan services (5:32) Identifying and addressing fixable causes of migraines (7:27) Headaches vs. migraines: key differences (9:20) Dr. Moldovan’s experience with mercury fillings and implications (12:58) Patient case: Trigeminal neuralgia and root canal complications (17:18) Approaches to evaluating one-sided migraines (19:43) Sleep apnea’s role in migraine and related therapies (21:04) NightLase therapy for sleep apnea and migraine relief (23:08) Oral health recommendations for migraine sufferers (26:35) Oral health, inflammation, and migraine links (28:05) Value of personalized testing for migraine patients (29:33) Incorporating genetics into migraine treatment (30:38) Personalized medication based on genetic profiles (31:30) Practice availability and limitations (32:16) Group courses and additional migraine resources (32:45) Closing remarks, gratitude, and sign-off