How to Cope With TMJ Related Dizziness By Charlie Higgins, eHow Contributor Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ, is a chronic problem that causes a variety of pain and discomfort, including headache, earache, difficulty chewing, jaw popping and clicking, and dizziness. The disorder, which stems from misalignment of the jaw, affects balance because the muscles and ligaments around the middle ear become inflamed. The middle ear contains the vestibular nerve and other important parts that are responsible for maintaining the bodys sense of balance. Fortunately, there are a number of effective ways to cope with both short-term and long-term TMJ-related dizziness. Read more: ehow/how_5614815_cope-tmj-related-dizziness.html#ixzz2vJkHlyA3 Be sure you dentist has had the additional education regarding how TMJD can cause these symptoms and the best noninvasive approach to relieving the symptoms I always recommend the least invasive approach first. #TMJD #TMJ #vertigo #Menieres #tinnitus #vestibulardisorders #hearingloss
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:15:00 +0000
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