If you suffer from frequent migraines and TMJ dysfunction, the idea that these two painful conditions are connected may not just be “all in your head.”  In fact, according to a recent study from Sao Paulo, Brazil, patients who experience chronic migraines (occurring more than 15 days each month) are three times more likely to have severe symptoms of TMJ dysfunction than those who have episodic migraines.

Here’s what causes this connection, and what you can do to treat both migraines and TMJ dysfunction with the help of your dentist.