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Upper right side neck spasm an same side teeth upper an lower gums ache an head in spasm same side. i am dizzy an tired what's the cause?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Myofascial pain: With cervicogenic component and referring pain to your teeth. Headache, vertigo, visual disturbances and paresthesias may also be present. Rec.: see an orofacial pain specialist for evaluation, odontogenic (tooth pains) pain exclusion and treatment.

Answered 4/26/2014

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Trauma,occlusion,TMJ: Were you ever involved in a car accident or have trauma to area? Have you had braces or large fillings or crowns done on that side or had wisdom teeth removed on that side. Fillings or crowns that are high, teeth not quite aligned after braces can cause muscles to work overtime to grind it down creating spasms. Trauma from extraction can create in balance of muscles short n long term see dentist.

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