Sleep guard: Ask your doc/dentist about the use of a sleep guard. There are soft plastic versions at the drug store or your dentist can make one just for you. It's surprising how easy it is to sleep with this between your teeth and it helps prevent bruxism (teeth grinding).
Answered 9/28/2016
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TMJ tinnitus: Tmj issues are often complex, and are usually caused by either bruxism (chronic grinding or clenching the teeth), or a bad bite. Pain from bruxism can be referred to the ears, face, jaw, teeth, neck and head (chronic headaches and/or migraines). See your dentist for a diagnosis and treatment. A custom nightguard may help (otc nightguards are too bulky and ill-fitting).
Answered 3/22/2015
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Doesn't self cure: Tmj issues are a complex series of structural, functional and postural compromises that have causes and effects. You need to find out why you have a TMJ problem (causes) and get these treated as they don't fix themselves. Check with your dentist for help or suggestions on who can help you find answers to your problems. Left alone they get worse.
Answered 5/6/2016
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Many causes: Tinnitis (ringing in the ear/ears) has always been a tough ailment to deal with and treat. There can be many causes, including too much Aspirin ingestion over the years, tmj, ear injury, heredity, cysts, tumors, esposure to loud noises and other sources. Proper treatment is very difficult to figure out from mouth splints, taking a ginkgo supplement over time, and even surgery. Go to an ent.
Answered 3/22/2015
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ENT Doc: Tinnitus can be related to TMD. If TMJ problem successfully treated, TMJ related tinnitus should improve. See an ENT doc to assess your ears.
Answered 3/22/2015
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