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A 51-year-old male asked:

Can tmj jaw dysfunction cause one-sided headaches, a strange neuralgia behind the mandible, and ringing in the ears all day? this started as just an ear ringing, but now the jaw/head are involved. i wear a mouthpiece at night?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
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It may. you need to see a maxilla -facial surgeon for an opinion
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Answered Feb 22, 2023
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Dr. Daniel Berman
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Certainly is possible that TMJ dysfunction can cause all of the symptoms that you have described. I think that it would be best to seek treatment with a multidisciplinary approach. Neurologist, Oral Surgeon, Dental Medicine might be necessary. I would seek advice, ASAP.
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