I have had a ringing in my ears for many years, it is recently getting worse on one side. i only notice it when it is quiet, worrying?

See MD, then DDS: See your md, or audiologist to start. If they do not resolve it, then visit a dentist who is experienced with TMJ treatments. I have seen many patients who we were able to help lessen their ear ringing. It sometimes requires specific types of splint therapy to improve it. Though the advantage is that there are no medications or no surgeries so that is a plus.

Tinnitus: This common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Most commonly caused by noise exposure, you will need to contact a doctor of audiology or an ENT physician for evaluation. It usually is not usually indicative of serious underlying disease but it can powerfully affect your quality of life.

Tinnitis: You have a condition known as tinnitis and it is caused by several things, many of which are not easily treatable. It is associated with inner ear disorders related to the cells of the semicircular canals and nerves of the ear. It may be related to some TMJ muscle disorders when there is spasm of the trigeminal complex.