Will an ear infection make your jaw hurt?

ALL RELATED: It is common to have related pain from ear to jaw to teeth. Sometimes one existing problem cause pain in other areas. However, you may have two independent problems in two separated areas, and one poor condition may be negatively affecting (making worse) other existing problems in other areas. Please see a pcp or ENT doctor. If you have not seen a dentist, it is also a good idea to see a dentist.

Yes, but: Yes, ear pain can be referred to the jaw. Conversely, many patients diagnosed with an "ear infection" by the MD, have no ear infection and actually have a TMJ problem with pain referred to the ear. If your "ear Infection" is not better after antibiotics, see an oral surgeon to check your TMJ (jaw joint).