Hello everyone!
I had a wonderful inquiry this week and I wanted to hop on to my blog immediately and talk to you all about it.
Many people don’t realize that a ringing in the ears can actually be associated with a dental issue. Specifically, ringing in the ears is often a symptom of a more serious issue called TMJ.
What is TMJ?
Here’s what I can tell you about TMJ. You have two temporomandibular joints (TMJ) in your mouth, one on either side, and these are the joints that you use to open a close your mouth. Every time you open your mouth to talk, chew or yawn or anything else, you are using your TMJ joints. These same muscles attach to your ear joints, and this is what can cause the ringing in the ears.
Ringing in the ears
Ringing in the ears is actually one of the most common symptoms of TMJ, but it often leave patients feeling confused and frustrated and unsure as to how it relates to their teeth. Ringing in the ears doesn’t necessarily make you think of TMJ, but it can be TMJ that you are experiencing.
What causes TMJ
TMJ can stem from any number of things like gum chewing or teeth grinding. And it can lead to so many problems, like soar jaw, headaches, pain in the neck, face or shoulders, or even earaches and dizziness.
If you are suffering all day long with ringing in the ears or other symptoms of TMJ, be sure to get to my office right away. Our office, Dr. Fields dentist office Van Nuys, would really be happy to help relieve you of this pain. And you have taken the right step to learn about TMJ and to find out what the source of the ringing in your ears is! I will give you an examination to look at your teeth and jaw and assess what type of procedures we can use to create jaw relief for you.
If you are experiencing ringing in your ears or any other symptoms, or have any questions about TMJ you can always come in for a free consultation. Just call me at 818-787-6400. We always welcome new patients and love to introduce them to the many ways we can help you care for your teeth and your TMJ issues. And click here to get a free dental report sent to you right at home about TMJ issues.
