Can tmj cause ear pain. soreness under ear and a little discomfort in front of ear. ear pain is a deep ache. jaw opens crooked and pops. comes & goes.

Referred pain to ear: Yes, TMJ is known for causing pain in the ear on the same side. This type of pain is known as referred pain. It is similar to having a sore tooth on one side of the mouth and having referred pain to the ear on the same side.

TMJ ear pain: What you are describing is very suggestive of TMJ inflammation especially if you have malocclusion ( teeth don't fit properly). You can take Ibuprofen for the pain, avoid chewing gum, avoid straining the jaw by yawning. You will likely need a dental split or appliance prescribed or created for you by your dentist to minimize the joints hypermobility. You should see your dentist soon.

Pain and dysfunction: If the tmj/tmd issues last for awhile, some symptoms can affect the ear (s) in many ways. You may develop ringing in the ears; earaches, popping-grating-clicking that is heard constantly in the ears; roaring muffled sounds; hearing loss; on and on. It is better to see an ENT first if you have ear symptoms to rule out it being the ears as the source of the problem.