TMJ dysfunction happens when the muscles and ligaments around your jaw joints become irritated or inflamed. Get the best treatment from ENT doctor in Kukatpally
Connection Between the Ear and Your Jaw
Our ears, just like the face, are in muscle's control. The temporal bone joins the lower jaw, i.e., TMJ, which is close to the ear. Since the two exist beside to one another, any factor that influences both of them shows its impact on the other.
TMJ is located close to the auditory canal; aggravation/inflammation in the joint can lead to ear pain. Also, since the two are indirectly connected, any hit on the jaw will negatively influence the ear. Any malfunctioning around the TMJ muscles can place excessive pressure on the ears and nerve that leads to pain.
What are the Symptoms of TMJ Ear pain?
- Ringing of ears, also called as tinnitus.
- Shooting pain in the ears.
- Ear popping
- Pain in the ears while chewing or talking.
- Constant low intensity pain in ears.
How TMJ Causes Hearing loss?
Since the TMJ is located close to the middle ear, a disorder in the jaw can influence your hearing. While the specific explanation isn't clear, it's thought that inflammation or pressure from the TMJ can influence nerves and muscles in the area that leads to blocked Eustachian tubes.
A few specialists believe TMJ-related hearing loss happens because of altered middle-ear/internal ear pressure equilibrium. Tinnitus and hearing loss can happen because of the eustachian tubes that can't properly drain the fluid from the middle ear.
Diagnosing TMJ Hearing loss
Your doctor might be doubtful about a TMJ disorder if you have symptoms of hearing loss, ear fullness, and tinnitus, but don't have any signs of an ear infection or other ear-related condition.
Clinical experts and dental specialists can usually diagnose the TMJ disorder based upon a physical examination and your medical history.
Physical examination
Your doctor will examine your jaw to check for any stiffness, pain, and sounds like popping or clicking.
They may mildly press on the side of your face while you open and close your jaw. They will take note of how wide you can open your mouth comfortably, with the normal range being atleast around 4 centimeters.
Imaging
Panoramic x-rays might be taken to confirm the diagnosis. These let the doctor view at the TMJ as well as the jaw and teeth to ensure that there aren't some other issues causing your symptoms.
Hearing Tests
You may likewise have to see an audiologist to assess the degree of hearing loss. Tools used in measuring your hearing include:
- Outer ear tests, like an audiogram and bone conduction tests
- Middle ear tests, including tympanometry, speech test, acoustic reflex measures, and static acoustic impedance
- Inward ear tests like otoacoustic emissions
Treatment for TMJ and Hearing loss
Treatment for a TMJ disorder in Hyderabad from Dr. Gouda Ramesh might assist with restoring your hearing loss and relieve ear-related symptoms.
Treatment may vary depending on the cause for the issue. TMJ treatments in Hitec City include:
- A mouth guard or splint to support jaw muscles to relax
- Biofeedback
- Counselling
- Muscle relaxers to relieve pressure
- Over-the-counter and solution pain relievers
- Physical treatment to reinforce the muscles around your jaw
Can TMD be prevented?
As the known causes of TMD are still undetermined, the best thing is to treat the pain and manage the symptoms. If you experience the pain while chewing or swallowing, alter your diet to include more soft foods. This alleviates some of the strain on opening the mouth wide and applying pressure. Anti-inflammatory meds might assist with alleviating the pain, as can applying warm compresses on the areas encountering pain. You might try substituting ice and heat to lessen inflammation or swelling. Learn stress-relieving methods to help your body relax and stop the habit for clenching your jaw or straining your facial muscles.
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