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Can tmj cause eye to feel numbish and ice pick type headaches on top of head?

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

TMJ: Tmj can be attributed to a multitude of symptoms. Muscle spasms can cause constriction of nerves which can cause pain in areas remote from the joints. That being said, a neurologist should be seen to rule out a neurological problem.

Answered 3/15/2014

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Dr. Raj Upadya answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Possibly: Muscle hyperactivity related to the TMJ could be a possible source if the discomfort... Rule out potential neurological issues as well, but you may benefit from a procedure called occlusal equilibration, or bite-balancing, along with an oral appliance to deprogram muscles...

Answered 2/20/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Many causes/triggers: Hard to say what is causing your symptoms, but i would first see a md/do to possibly run some tests and rule out other potential causes before considering a tmj/tmd specialist. It could be TMJ though.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, the symptoms you describe are common with TMD.

Answered 3/20/2015

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