TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) and Tinnitus — The Connection? Discuss!

[Christian_B]

Right.

And just because you get a bunch of hits when you Google "TMJ and Tinnitus" that does not necessarily mean your tinnitus has anything whatsoever to do with your TMJ.

So if the probability that my tinnitus was caused by my knee joint is 0%, my thinking is that the probability that your tinnitus is caused by your TMJ might be on the order of 1%. Google or no Google.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

I know google is no doctor, i know i know.

What i find a bit weird is that you without knowing me at all, think it's not related even though many people with TMD has recovered from their tinnitus when treated properly for their TMJD.

I truely respect and accept your view on this and maybe i get you wrong but it's like you're saying TMD/TMJD has no connection what so ever to tinnitus, Even in this thread people mention family members got their T. "cured" after using splints.

Even the specialized dentist i spoke with mentions he "cured" a lot of people with TMJD with tinnitus as one of their symptoms (25 years of experience) and mentions my situation COULD be related.

I'm just curious why you don't think my T. has any connection to TMJD when so many other doctors and "specialists" i spoke with or read about mentions it for sure has a connection ?

 

[Dr. Nagler]

I'm just curious why you don't think my T. has any connection to TMJD when so many other doctors and "specialists" i spoke with or read about mentions it for sure has a connection ?

It's just a hunch, Christian. I'm merely playing the odds - not offering a formal medical opinion.

As I see it, from a purely practical standpoint the issue really isn't whether there's a connection. The issue is even if there is a connection, whether after dumping thousands of dollars into various TMJ therapies, your tinnitus will be appreciably and lastingly better. And that's a mighty rare occurrence in my experience.

I wish you well with it and would love to be proven wrong.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[Christian_B]

It's just a hunch, Christian. I'm merely playing the odds - not offering a formal medical opinion.

As I see it, from a purely practical standpoint the issue really isn't whether there's a connection. The issue is even if there is a connection, whether after dumping thousands of dollars into various TMJ therapies, your tinnitus will be appreciably and lastingly better. And that's a mighty rare occurrence in my experience.

I wish you well with it and would love to be proven wrong.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

I'm a bit curious how you're tinnitus is like Dr. nagler? Does yours ever change or is it "stable" and all the same all time. Not to take the thread too much off-topic.

 

[Dr. Nagler]

I'm a bit curious how you're tinnitus is like Dr. nagler? Does yours ever change or is it "stable" and all the same all time. Not to take the thread too much off-topic.

Well, I think you're right in that my answering your question really would take the thread off topic.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[Lisa Robinson]

is aching from jaw down to arm related to TMJ? just today my jaw has clicked a lot and spamsed also aching arm.

 

[Sound Wave]

Aching arm can be a cause of tense muscles and muscle fascia in your upper body like neck, shoulders, throat and probably also jaw. Have you seen this good video about trigger points and T? If not, try if you can find sore areas which may radiate pain to your arm as well.

 

[Lisa Robinson]

I saw my jaw results today from my X-ray. This is what the letter said

I suspect the articular disc is non functional due to position of the head and mandible being more closely opposed to the tuberosity than the left. There is no bony erosion or destruction. No abnormal calcification.

Can someone pleasd dumb it down for me not sure what he means.

 

[dh42]

My TMJ started to flare up around the same time my Tinnitus started. While I have some hearing loss, my ENT and TMJ doctors definitely thought that might be the bigger culpit as I have been getting minor side headaches, minor ear aches, and pain in the jaw joint area near the ear. The muscles in the jaw have been so tense too...the TMJ Dr. showed me a technique to massage them. My traps are also very tight despite the fact I workout (will focus on higher rep shoulder shrug exercises 2-3 times per week as a therapy).

Last night, when bit down on my food...the buzzing noise I heard suddenly changed each time I bit down hard. Is this a sign the TMJ is a factor?

So, I've been using basic Bruxism nightguards which I wear down every year or two as I clench in my sleep...hoping this new TMJ ortho splin improves the situation which I will try to wear much of the day (except at work).

 

[jeannie]

something very strange for me.... I have worn night guards for years made from my dentist.... I developed tinnitus and had a new one made about 6-7 months ago. so I noticed my tinnitus gets louder when I wear the new night guard, and when I take it out its still loud but not as harsh but jaw gets stiff when I don't wear it,jaw is more flexible when I wear it, something def. going on , but I think mine is from neck ...

 

[whale]

There is connection with TMJD or Myofascial dysfunction and tinnitus, but I fixing the issue is a gamble. Most treatments are not covered by insurance and even if your TMJD or Myofascial dysfunction the root of your tinnitus it is a long and costly road that may not resolve the issue. You could have TMJD and Tinnitus and TMJD my not be the root or the damage to you inner ear is already done, or on the positive, it may just go away on it own. I am currently getting TMJD therapy for my T and H and I'm spending a lot. I may go broke. I don't know if I have the best or right doctor. I'm just a few weeks in with a splint, and I will say my headaches are gone, but all my inner ear issue are the same.

 

[carlover]

Has anyone ever, ever EVER seen a post on any forum saying "I had TMJ had treatment and my T has gone ",I havent and ive got TMJ diagnosed ny MRI and to really treat TMJ properly is a very costly and time consuming thing not just one bite plate and thats that ,probably 2/3 years of different bites and braces You cannot go into that likely and can end up costing thousands.

The only person ive known about never mind see on any internet search was Burt Reynolds google ....... Burt Reynolds TMJ...... a lot of info what happened to him,remeber reading his ears were so bad with hyperacus that if a phone rang he was in agony. He became really ill and peoople thought he had aids ( the eighties) he actually got his jaw knocked out of place in a fight scene with Clint Eastweood. It took 13 different dentists to sort him out. Not sure if he had T ill do some digging