There's a better way to treat chronic migraines and headaches
If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know how difficult they are to effectively diagnose and treat. The TruDenta system of diagnosis and treatment was developed to help uncover and resolve the frequently-overlooked causes behind your chronic migraines.
Uncover the hidden causes of your chronic pain
The TruDenta diagnostic process uses the latest technology to closely examines the nerves, muscles, and ligaments that surround the head, neck, and jaw to find any signs of the inflammation and chronic stress that can lead to constant headaches.
Get safe and lasting treatment from the doctors who understand your pain
If examination shows that your headaches are actually being caused by musculoskeletal problems, we can help. All TruDenta doctors have years of experience as dental professionals working with the delicate musculature of the jaw, neck, and head—a perfect background to implement TruDenta's process of progressive rehabilitation and physical therapy for the damaged joints and stressed musculature that cause chronic headaches.
Get to the root of your chronic migraines
Portage Headache Center
At Portage Headache Center, we primarily focus on pain management for jaw-related headaches, migraines, and TMJ issues. If you are looking for compassionate yet skilled practitioners, our dental care team headed by Dr. Laura Hannon is here to help you get the care you need. Our priority is to deliver the highest quality mouth and jaw therapy to our patients in a comfortable and understanding setting. We primarily serve Portage, IN and the surrounding area.
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Our Doctor:
Dr. Laura Hannon
It is my goal to transform patient thinking with regard to dentistry by sharing knowledge and creating a balanced, calm atmosphere where health-focused dentistry is the prevailing practice. Ours is an office where each individual is treated with care and respect, and is seen as a whole person. My team and I find great joy in building personal relationships with our patients, who in turn make our lives better by sharing their life experiences with us.
To begin my career in dentistry, I graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and went on to earn my Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Indiana University School of Dentistry.
As an alum of the Pride Institute, and an active member of the American Dental Association, Seattle Study Club, Occlusion Design with Dr. Phelan, and the Chicago Dental Society, I have stayed current with the latest in dental innovation over the years. This enables me and my team to offer the best possible care, and my patients to achieve the best possible results.
I have been a proud Northwest Indiana resident and currently reside in Ogden Dunes with my husband John. We’ve been blessed with children and grandchildren, all of whom light up our lives. My free time is often spent discovering new places and adventures, preferably outdoors with friends and family. I love exploring the dunes for exercise, bike riding, reading, and simply sharing life experiences with those around me.
I am also active in my community as a volunteer at Indiana University Northwest, Habitat for Humanity, and at my church.
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The TruDenta Process
Bite Force Analysis
Our proprietary T-Scan technology allows our doctors to precisely assess your mouth and jaw for dental imbalances during opening, closing, and chewing, right down to the amount and direction of the force exerted by each individual tooth.
Range of Motion Analysis
Dental imbalances often cause chronic muscle tension and inflammation, which can in turn limit your head and jaw movement. Our doctors measure and monitor the movement range of your head and jaw to more accurately determine the most effective treatment plan for your symptoms.
Headache History Form
Headaches can occur for many different reasons — in order to find the source of your headaches and determine if the TruDenta treatment process will be effective for you, your TruDenta doctor will speak with you in detail about your past headaches and their specific symptoms.
Muscle Exam
Your TruDenta doctor will locate the latent trigger points in your face and neck that restrict motion and contribute to jaw imbalances — these knots of tense muscle are often missed without a thorough examination.
Head Health Questionaire
Jaw or head trauma can cause a variety of hidden changes in the jaw, neck, and face that may later manifest as stiffness, pain, or headaches. By cataloging any possible sources of damage, your TruDenta doctor can more effectively focus your treatment plan.
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound treatment returns circulation to chronically sore and strained muscles by providing gentle heat and increasing blood flow, while the targeted sound waves break up scar tissue and deep adhesions.
Trigger Point Therapy
Manual trigger point therapy decreases and eliminates pain and tension in latent and active trigger points by breaking up muscle knots and increasing blood flow in order to decrease inflammation.
Electrocurrent
Our transcutaneous microcurrent stimulation therapy reduces muscle spasms and their accompanying pain through low-level electrical signals. It also decreases lactic acid build-up and encourages healthy nerve stimulation.
