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Why does my ear ache happen only at night?
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TMJ: It could be related too nighttime tooth clenching or grinding. One primary symptom is an earache, or pain in front of the ear. Caused by inflammation in the temporal mandibular (jaw) joint, it can be made worse by nighttime para function.
Answered 10/23/2012
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