I have TMD, jaw has been locked for two months. I have been having dizzy spells. Could this be related?
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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.
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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.]
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