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Impacted wisdom teeth.Dizzy/unsteady/palpitations/tinitus

I'm a 24 year old female and I believe I have at least one impacted wisdom tooth. The top of my lower left wisdom tooth is visible in my mouth but is at an angle facing towards the front of my mouth (like its growing in towards my other teeth).
I have had trouble with undiagnosed dizziness, a general feeling of unsteadiness which comes out of the blue and seemingly for no good reason, at the same time I get heart palpitations which settle withing 10-15seconds, an achy feeling in my entire jaw as well as around the nape of my neck, around my eyes, forehead and crown area and usually tinitus (mainly in left ear but sometimes in both). Doctors cannot find an explanation although they told me it was most likely an anxiety issue (although I do not feel anxious, I don't stay home all the time, I go to groups with my young children etcetc) They prescribed different types of anxiety tablets as well as depression tablets (although I dont believe I have ever felt depressed) but none of the medications ever made the slightest difference.
I know its a long shot but I am trying to find any reason at all that this could be happening to me if nothing is medically wrong so I was wondering if there is any way these symptoms could be related to my teeth?
Thank you for your time.
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I have the exact same symptoms. I have three of my wisdom teeth that are fully grown out and one that is impacted. I think it may be the same issue. Has anyone gotten their wisdom teeth removed and had these Symptoms go away? A few years ago my brother had the exact same symptoms … The doctor thought it was anxiety although he did not feel anxious...this went on for months and months… He thought he had a heart issue.  Got tested for that nothing… Eventually he got his wisdom teeth removed and within a few weeks his symptoms started to go away… Now for the last few months I have had a bunch of dizziness heart palpitations and overall shakiness...I am thinking to just bite the bullet and get these teeth out and see if I can get rid of these debilitating symptoms. I have noticed that when I move my jaw like when I talk or eat I get a lot dizzier and then the heart palpitations start. Anyone have similar symptoms I would be very interested to hear about this.
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I have the exact same symptoms and I also suspect wisdom teeth. Any answer on this?
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Did you ever get this resolved? I have the same exact symptoms, and the only thing I can think of is my wisdom teeth causing it!!! I'm pregnant and can't get them out but my dizziness was so bad I syatyed fainting and then my heart palpitations would go away right after. It only started when my wisdom teeth started coming in!
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Another thing I can think of is that ask your dentist about your radiographs/x-rays history. There is a type called panoramic x-rays, where an image of all of your teeth and surrounding anatomy is taken, which includes lower jar line. It may help with diagnosis.

Grinding at night/bruxism may also cause pain you describe,

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thank you for your response. I've not noticed any pops or clicks. There is some pain but it doesnt seem to be in a specific place, it kinds of radiates from the back lower jaw but I feel it in my ears,neck,forehead,jaw and around my eyes too.
Thank you for the advice, I do have an app with my dentist (a routine check-up) in July so will be speaking to her then, unless it becomes unbearable, in which case I will be going sooner.
I have never heard of 'TMJD' but having done a little research it seems that it could at least be a possiblilty which is a step closer than I've ever got so thank you again.
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Impacted tooth in some cases may cause inflammation, which would cause fever and malaise.

Some of what you mention: jaw pain, neck, head discomfort/pain, ringing in the ears sound somewhat close to a TMJD problem. Occlusion problems and temporomandibular joint may cause such symptoms. Do you ever hear any pops, clicks or experience any pain around your TMJ/lower-front ear part?
I would consult your dentist and see if they can see feel anything via palpation and radiographs.
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