Caffeine is a natural drug that stimulates the body. It tightens and constricts blood vessels and can worsen migraine headaches for people who suffer with them. It also worsens TMJ headaches.

          Caffeine is mildly addicting and that's why so many people drink coffee each morning to wake up. However, most headache patients get very upset when they are asked to stop drinking coffee and soft drinks with caffeine. The addiction can be so strong that patients experience withdrawal symptoms much like drug addicts do when drugs are taken away.

          The no doze pills that keep you from being drozy are loaded with caffeine. However, this drug can make you anxious, keep you up at night, and even cause headaches. Patients can become hyperactive.

          Some physicians believe that caffeine contributes to miscarriages and fertility problems. With some women, caffeine can cause a fast heart beat called tachyarrhythmia and cause to panic attacks. This is especially a problem in many TMJ patient who already experience panic attacks from mitral valve prolapse.

          If you are having dental problems and would like to consult with Dr. Padolsky, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.