Many people with frequent headaches worry that they may have a tumor - but the good news is that tumor headaches are extremely rare. In fact, fewer than .05 percent of headache patients have a brain tumor. Tumor headaches get worse over time, and symptoms include severe vomiting and disturbances of speech, vision or personality. For normal jaw function, your left and right TMJ joints must work in perfect coordination - if they don't, TMJ pain can result. TMJ headaches can also be caused by misaligned teeth, jaw clenching or grinding your teeth.
Treatment often includes analgesic drugs or dental work to correct biting surfaces.
Sometimes, a bite plate is prescribed for better jaw alignment.