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Will tinnitus go away when a ear infection is cured?

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Dr. Prabu Raman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: May be. If it doesn't, seek a dentist expert in treating TMJ disorder. One of the reasons for tinnitus - ringing in the ears - is teeth clenching. Trigeminal nerve that controls jaw closing muscles also has a branch that controls tensor tympani muscle that controls ear drum tension. Hence the connection.

Answered 6/6/2015

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