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Could my cross bite, or any kind of vite, cause crackling in the ear whenever i chew and swallow?
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Indirectly: You probably have 'crepitus'. That is noise caused by the disc located in the jaw joint (the tmj). That can be caused by a malocclusion and if you have a crossbite, you probably have a malocclusion. Consult a dentist for a referral to an orhtodontist.
Answered 1/14/2013
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Yes.: Consult a dentist trained in diagnosis and treatment of the temporomandibular joint (tmj). This noise is probably caused by the disc in the tmj.
Answered 4/6/2014
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Possibly: Cracking in the ear when you chew may be crepitus, degeneration of the cartelagenous disc in the jaw joint. Often malocclusion (including cross bite) can play a major part in jaw joint (TMJ) damage. Please see an occlusion expert, andorthodontist, for evaluation.
Answered 8/26/2017
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Yes: The cross bite could be the precursor to more sever problems such as tmj.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Yes: Your sounds are joint noises from the TMJ. Bite problems are sometimes associated with TMJ problems.
Answered 12/4/2017
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