{"id":58,"date":"2023-07-06T01:17:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T01:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2023-08-19T01:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T01:24:29","slug":"tinnitus-and-tmj-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=58","title":{"rendered":"How Are TMJ Disorders and Tinnitus Related?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ringing of the ears, also known as \u201ctinnitus,\u201d is a condition that affects 50 to 60 million people in the United States. It is particularly common in people over the age of 55 and is strongly associated with hearing loss. However, this isn\u2019t the only reason you could be experiencing this problem. A less obvious cause of ringing in the ears is temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)<\/a>. Here are how these two issues are related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is TMJ Dysfunction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMD is a condition that can affect someone\u2019s ability to open and close their mouth comfortably. This is due to issues in the joints, muscles, and\/or nerves of the jaw. Usually, this is caused by injury, but other factors can contribute. Some painful symptoms of TMD include frequent headaches, neck pain, earaches, and ringing in the ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are the Jaw and Ears Related?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your temporomandibular joint is named after two different bones: the temporal bone, and the mandible. The temporal bone also houses your middle and inner ear, so when there is stress on that bone, it is putting pressure on your ear. This type of pressure can sometimes result in tinnitus. This condition can worsen as the temporal bone wears down from the jaw pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can TMJ Dysfunction Be Addressed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMD can cause chronic discomfort. However, there are a variety of treatment options out there that can help to provide relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n