My ear hurts when i chew what could that be it just started today?

Ear infection vs TMJ: Ear infection vs TMJ. See MD, if ear infection may treat with drops or antibiotics. If is TMJ, try soft diet and OTC pain meds. With persistent 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.

TMJ syndrome: The most ear pain is not caused by an inner ear infection it caused by TMJ. The temporo-mandibular joint is located extremely close to the ear canal and middle ear and mimics year problem. Sometimes, people will think that they have a sinus infection because of the combination of facial pressure and ear pain that they experience due to TMJ. See your PCP for diagnosis.