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Could the removal of wisdom teeth cause tinnitus?
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Yes: Please consult with your surgeon asap to have this evaluated. The innervation to the area is of the teeth is close enough to that of the ear that some collateral effect may have occurred but likely will be transient.
Answered 6/27/2015
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Yes: I have seen this a few times. Typically it is temporary and the symptoms can be resolved with steroids or even occasionally over-the-counter nsaid's such as ibuprofen. The goal is to reduce swelling that may be compressing a nerve or some other structure in the area.
Answered 6/27/2015
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No: No. I've never seen or heard of this in over 30 years of practice. However, if you cause or exacerbate a TMJ problem with wisdom tooth extraction, this can result in tinnitus. For best results, make sure your wisdom tooth procedure done by a board certified oral surgeon
Answered 7/1/2015
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