A member asked:

During sleep, my right ear pains when i sleep on that side. this is like a stinging pain inside the ear. is this something i should worry about?

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Dr. David Chrisman answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Possible TMJ: You could be placing pressure on your jaw joint which may have had some damage to the joint and ligaments. Ear pain is a classic symptom of tmj. I would have an ENT evacuation first to rule out infection. If everything appears normal then consult with a dentist trained to treat tmj.

Answered 3/9/2016

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