Jaw pain, ear pain or clicking when you chew? TMJ dysfunction can affect your ears and hearing — our ENT specialists diagnose and treat it for lasting relief.
TMJ dysfunction happens when the muscles and ligaments around your jaw joints become irritated or inflamed. Because the temporal bone joins the lower jaw (the TMJ) right next to the ear, anything that affects the joint can also affect the ear.
Inflammation in the joint can lead to ear pain, and problems in the TMJ muscles can place excessive pressure on the ears and nerves — causing pain, pressure and even hearing changes. Get the best TMJ treatment from the ENT specialists at Gouda ENT, Kukatpally.
Book a ConsultationTMJ problems often show up as ear-related symptoms, including:
Knowing the cause helps us choose the safest, most effective treatment for you.
Treatment for a TMJ disorder can help restore hearing and relieve ear-related symptoms. Options include a mouth guard or splint to relax the jaw muscles, biofeedback, counselling, muscle relaxers, over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers, and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the jaw.
Because the exact cause of TMJ dysfunction is often unclear, the main goal is to relieve pain and manage symptoms — and most people improve with simple, conservative measures.
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Common questions about TMJ dysfunction treatment.
Yes. Because the jaw joint (TMJ) sits right next to the ear, inflammation or pressure from the TMJ can cause ear pain, tinnitus, ear fullness and even hearing changes by affecting the Eustachian tubes.
Gouda Ramesh ENT Hospital diagnoses and treats TMJ dysfunction and related ear symptoms with examination, imaging and hearing tests, followed by a tailored treatment plan.
Diagnosis is based on a physical examination of the jaw joint, bite and ear function, your medical history, panoramic x-rays, and hearing tests such as an audiogram, tympanometry and otoacoustic emissions.
Treatment may include a mouth guard or splint, biofeedback, counselling, muscle relaxers, pain relievers and physical therapy, along with soft foods, warm compresses and stress management.
See an ENT specialist if you have ear pain, fullness or tinnitus without an ear infection, pain while chewing or talking, or jaw clicking and muffled hearing that does not settle with home care.
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