Commonly Misdiagnosed TMJ Symptoms
When a condition has a wide range of symptoms that overlap with other conditions, it’s actually quite common to receive a misdiagnosis. TMJ is often misdiagnosed. Instead of receiving a , their doctor diagnoses [...]
With the Changing Season, Be Prepared for More Headaches
Fall is normally associated with changing leaves, carving pumpkins, cooler weather, and cozy nights. However, for others, it’s associated with an increase in frequent headaches. At Smile Columbia, we want our patients to enjoy [...]
Are Migraines a Disability?
Migraines can make it very hard for a person to maintain a reasonable work schedule. After all, how can you possibly keep up regular attendance at your job when you have five days, ten [...]
8 Unusual Causes of Headaches
There are a number of reasons why you might get a headache. Most people know about the usual causes of headaches like not drinking enough water, drinking too much caffeine (or not enough), or not [...]
7 Tips to Reduce Migraines and Headaches This Summer
Summer is for enjoying time with friends and family, but unfortunately for many of us, headaches and migraines can ruin an otherwise wonderful time. But there are ways that you can reduce your risk of headaches so [...]
4 Signs Your Migraine Treatment Isn’t Working
If you suffer from frequent migraines, you likely spend more time than you would like laying down in a dark room with an ice pack over your face. Not only is this impacting your [...]
7 Causes of Tingling and Numbness in Hands
Tingling and numbness in the hands can be a nuisance. It can distract you during the day and may even make it hard to perform work that requires either fine motor or strong use of [...]
TMJ and Other Causes of Video Game Headaches
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why does my head hurt when I play video games?” or “Can playing video games cause migraines?” Is playing video games giving you or your kids headaches? The causes [...]
7 Foods that Trigger Headaches
If you experience migraines frequently, you know exactly how painful they are. If there is anything you can do to avoid them, you’re likely doing them. One thing that can trigger a migraine is [...]
Are your Frequent Headaches Actually TMJ?
June is National Migraine Awareness Month! As a way to bring awareness, we thought it would be helpful to put out information about one of the . At Smile Columbia Dentistry in Columbia, [...]
