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No ear infection. bruxism yes. how come when i out a ear plug in my ear , my ear feels better and not inflated ?
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Relaxes muscle: No pressure build up because the TMJ pain is not infection but rather muscle tension and fatigue. The ear plug probably helps you to relax the muscle.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Muscle spasm: Muscle spasm may creat that felling of imbalance in the middle/ inner ear , using the ear plug relieve that feeling, night gaurds might be the solution, consult your dentist..
Answered 2/24/2014
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