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A member asked:
Is antipyrine-benzocaine ear drop used for tmj?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: Antipyrine (fever reducer) Benzocaine (pait reliever) is for rx of earache. Tmj syndrome is a jaw joint problem, often caused or contributed to by malocclusion. Taking ear medication to treat jaw joint is like wearing a corn plaster for a sprained ankle. See your dentist. Ask if examination by orthodontist is in order.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Not Used for TMJ: The muscles and ligaments that cause your jaw to move are not working smoothly. If you chew gum stop. Eat softer foods next 2-3 weeks. Apply moist heat to the joint area. Stress plays a big role in triggering TMJ problems. Find activities to help reduce your stress level. See your dentist for more detailed help.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Treat cause not symp: Ear drops are not for helping with tmj/tmd issues. Ear symptoms can be one sign of a TMJ problem, but ear drops may not even help the ears. See an ent.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Not to my knowledge. Is an ear drop used for external otitis (swimmers ear).
Answered 3/20/2015
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