Can tmj or wisdom tooth infection cause headaches and dizziness/vertigo?

Hedache vertigo: Yes they both can.See a dentist.

Yes: Both TMJ problems and infected wisdom teeth can cause headaches. Dizziness and vertigo may be related to TMJ problems, but not usually wisdom teeth.

Causes of vertigo: Often, the medical community will tie the cause of vertigo and dizziness to infections of the middle ear. There are other possibilities including spasm of the cervical musculature or trigeminal nerve dysfunction effecting blood flow to the brain. Consult a neurologist for further investigation.

Absolutely: Tmj can definitely cause headaches in the temple and mid- facial zone. It can cause a sense of fullness in the ears, ringing in the ears, and generalized dizziness or being off kilter. Treatment of TMJ includes heat to area, soft diet, antiinflammatories like ibuprofen, sometimes a muscle relaxant, and a night guard for the teeth..

Yes: Yes. Start with an exam by your dentist to point you in the right direction.