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A member asked:
Can tmj cause pain behind the ear and in the neck?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
It can indeed: TMJ can cause all sorts of pain patterns involving the ear, head and neck.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Yes: the temporo mandibular joint is located just in front of the ear and the condyle sits on the same bone, the muscles of the neck do attach to the base of the head and around the joints, these muscle move the mandible around. Any disease that affect the joints can affect the muscles of the head and the neck and visa versa. The same goes for the ears.
Answered 11/25/2018
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Yes: Yes common TMJ symptoms. See TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/20/2015
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