Can itchy ears and balance problems be related to bruxism?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with bruxism some time back. The previous year was stressful for me; from then, the problems started with feeling raised temperature in one of my ears, for which I consulted my dentist, who prescribed a dental splint, but it did not help and worsened the condition. I also have balance issues, weakness in my neck, and itchy ears. Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com,

I read your query and understand your concern. The bite guard you are already using is the treatment for bruxism. Use the custom-made dental splint to prevent the attrition of the teeth further. If the teeth are severely attrited, I suggest getting a crown over them, which will help restore the occlusion. I would also suggest using some of the muscle relaxants.

Kindly revert in case of more queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the X-ray (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). From the X-ray, there is a possibility of infection with respect to the lower right wisdom tooth and lower right second premolar tooth that has already undergone root canal treatment. However, you have a problem on your right side, which could be from the infected tooth, for which I would suggest

Extraction of the right lower wisdom tooth.
Re-treatment for the lower second premolar tooth.
Tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin clavulanate potassium) 625 mg three times a day for one week.
Painkillers if needed.

Hope I have clarified your query.

Thank you.