10 Causes of Ringing In Ears
Cause #9: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows side-to-side and front-to-back movements during chewing. TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint. Some symptoms associated with TMJ syndrome include pain in the face and jaw, headache, neck pain, earache, limited jaw movement, difficulty opening the mouth, and tinnitus.
TMJ syndrome and tinnitus are closely related. In fact, those with TMJ syndrome are more likely to develop tinnitus. Some other TMJ issues include dislocation and arthritis. Patients with TMJ syndrome also tend to grind their teeth (bruxism) when they sleep at night.
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