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Migraine Mystery Solved by Dental Scan After 15 Years
1 Nov
Summary
- Debilitating migraines for 15 years were finally diagnosed by a dental scan.
- Over $1 million was spent seeking answers for chronic, severe migraines.
- Jaw surgery for cavitations resolved the 15-year migraine affliction.
For approximately 15 years, Stephanie Benedetti endured weekly or bi-weekly debilitating migraines that often left her bedridden. These severe headaches were accompanied by facial swelling, jaw pain, and gastrointestinal issues. Despite consulting over 20 doctors and undergoing numerous tests, including six brain MRIs, no clear cause was identified. Benedetti estimated spending over $1 million on various treatments and consultations internationally during her 15-year quest for relief.
The turning point occurred in 2025 when a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, a 3D dental imaging technique, revealed abnormalities around her old wisdom tooth extraction sites. A second opinion from a dental clinic in Melbourne, Australia, confirmed these findings, identifying cavitations, which are areas of abnormal bone associated with previous extractions.
Following two surgeries in February 2026 and later that year to address chronic infection around the extraction sites, Benedetti experienced a remarkable outcome: her migraines stopped completely. Nine months after her first procedure, she has remained migraine-free. Benedetti stresses that her experience is personal and not medical advice, as there is no established medical consensus linking her symptoms to the jaw findings.
