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A member asked:
Is it possible for tmj to cause ear infections or to mimic the soreness/symptoms of one?
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Possible: Issues with the TMJ can certainly cause or exacerbate symptoms of the ear like tinnitus, earaches, and hearing diminishment. There are many other causes of ear aches separate from the TMJ and these all must be considered in a diagnosis.
Answered 3/22/2015
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No infection: Problems with your TMJ will not cause an infection, but the pain can certainly feel like one. See your dentist to be evaluated for TMJ problems and the possible fabrication of an occlusal guard.
Answered 3/22/2015
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See answer: Tmj problems do not cause infections of the ear but can mimic ear pain. Please see a dentist or/ent doctor.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Mimic yes Cause no: The most common cause of non-ear related ear pain is TMJ. I've seen many patients who went to their MD with "ear pain" and were given antibiotics for "ear infection". It was TMJ caused ear pain.
Answered 3/22/2015
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