2006-07-01 13:22:04 · 4 answers · asked by Beth 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Clarification on my problem.....
I have been seeing an oral surgeon, only I am little scared to do the procedure he wants to do. Risk involved is facial nerve damage. Thank you to all who respond!!
2006-07-01 16:56:51 · update #1
It's hard to say if they're connected. It's unusual to be in a closed lock for that much time so there may be something systemic that's going on. They may be related.
Some dentist have training in treatment of TMD (by the way, congrats on know it's TMD - temporomandibluar dysfunction - and not saying I have TMJ- temporomandibular joint - which everyone has). The best way to go in my opinion is an oral surgeon. They have the training and the resources to deal with TMD more effectively, especially when it involves complications like you have. If the oral surgeon feels it's out of his league, he'll refer you to a physician for follow up. Probably an ENT (ear nose and throaght doctor).
I wouldn't let this go much longer. It's something that should be treated even if it's unrelated to the dizzy spells. Even more so if it is related.
2006-07-01 13:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by cjmacri 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
TMJ...Temporo-mandibular Joint. Locked for 2 months?? You need to go to the doctor. Are you able to eat? If you're not eating much as a result of your jaw, then yeah it's related! You're dizzy because you're not being nourished.
You're probably experiencing headaches, too. Really, you should talk with your doctor about your jaw and the dizziness.
[Update: I just found this - "Symptoms such as headaches, earaches, dizziness and hearing problems may sometimes be related to TMD." This came from the first website listed below.]
2006-07-01 20:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you have TMJ problems and that your jaw is not locked shut for 2 months. Sometimes the pain can make some people dizzy. If you are not getting enough nutrition, you may be hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) contributing to dizziness.many other problems contribute to dizziness. If it becomes troublesome, get evaluated. Good luck and get better soon.
2006-07-01 20:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think so should go to your dentist/doctor
2006-07-01 20:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Darlene M. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋