{"id":416,"date":"2025-07-17T13:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=416"},"modified":"2025-08-13T13:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:45:56","slug":"could-my-tmd-be-making-me-dizzy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/17\/could-my-tmd-be-making-me-dizzy\/","title":{"rendered":"Could My TMD Be Making Me Dizzy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull and is primarily responsible for your ability to open and close your mouth. Unfortunately, however, the jaw can sometimes become misaligned with the temporomandibular joint, causing pain like headaches, shoulder pain, and even back pain, as well as difficulties chewing and speaking. This is known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)<\/a>. Worse yet, some patients with TMD even report other side effects such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and vertigo. Here\u2019s why if you have TMD, you may also have vertigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Vertigo?       <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vertigo or dizziness can develop because of the proximity of the temporomandibular joint to the vestibular system, which is located within your inner ear and nervous system. Its function in your body is to help control balance and eye movement. It does this via a series of sensors that monitor your physical position as well as the body\u2019s response to gravity. They work by transmitting signals to your brain\u2019s vestibular nuclei, which tells your arms, legs, and eye muscles to make adjustments that allow you to remain upright and in proper balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When these signals get confused or blocked, your body cannot adjust properly, causing you to struggle to remain balanced. Although this does not occur within the temporomandibular joint, scientists believe that because of its proximity to the vestibular system, inflammation caused by TMD could interfere with signals, causing dizziness and a loss of balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Vertigo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to dizziness, there are many warning signs of vertigo that are important to be aware of. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n