TMD / TMJ disorder and tinnitus.

[PanPilot]

Hello All...

I have had a recent worsening of my T, but I've also developed a jaw alignment problem, it seems probably caused by my tooth-grinding habit. Reading around, it seems the auditory nerves run very close to the jaw joint and become involved.

Has anyone had experience of T being linked to jaw problems?

[Hidden]

Hi , I also have jaw problems due to grinding my teeth. I have Tinnitus in both ears which I can hear in my head. My dentist gave me a mouth guard to stop me grinding as I was wearing my teeth down. I don't know if they are related to each other as I get vertigo too sometimes. Over time my tinnitus has become a little quieter so although it is always there I can cope with it. I was diagnosed with Menieres 4 years ago but now they are not sure that it is the case because I rarely have vertigo these days. I was prescribed Betahistine and I think it has helped

I hope this is useful to you

Kind regards Gezzy

[PanPilot in reply to Hidden]

Hi Gezzy... thanks for the reply. In my case, it seems I mainly grind my teeth while asleep, is this the same with you? In fact, the jaw problem first occurred during the night, I woke up suddenly with a sensation of misaligned teeth - I often joke it feels like I have been given someone else's teeth. It's weird... although it does come and go, it can make chewing uncomfortable.

Your mention of vertigo is also interesting, I get the same transient dizziness occasionally, I just put that down to age, but maybe I'll mention it to the doc next time I go.

Best regards.

[Hidden in reply to PanPilot]

Yes I grind my teeth at night. I always wake up with a headache .I have a very clicky jaw. I have an overbite anyway but I am not getting braces at my age now . I hope you get some help soon. I find it helps to write everything down as we can easily forget when we get to the docs or dentist

Kind regards

[PanPilot in reply to Hidden]

Ha... yes, I agree with that; the trouble is if I went to the doc with a list it would be two pages long. One of the results of not being 21 anymore, I fear !

[amitkumarshah]

Yes i too have developed tmj disorder since 1 year ago and my normal tinnitus has gone worse. I hear it everwhere now after loud sound exposure. My tinnitus when i grind goes up and down in volume its super annoying and frustrating. I dont know who can fix this as i cant even eat in peace.

[Hidden]

Hi There, I feel for you i have had tmjd for a number of years but only had T 2 years caused by my tmjd of so they say lol, my T is horrendous there 24/7 never goes away it drives me in sane, last summer my maxillofacial dr said i needed a jaw wash out i was all for it as i could only open my teeth quarter of an inch due to my tmjd, been on a liquid diet for years didnt help at all, was a nightmare after op i was worse,

Every day i have forehead pain migraines, sinus pain cant even touch the back of my neck.

Behind my eyes hurt all the time,my mouth still doesnt open it locks nearly every day

but not for days like it use to more hrs but is so painful.

I grind my teth on a night so wear a retainer but doesn't help with jaw.

I have awful tinnitus,decreased hearing in 1 ear itchy cloggey ears

and the most awful vertigio you can imagine.

My tongue moves on its own have no control over it

My muscles are tight all the time

I have a feeling something in stuck in my throat all the time,

I wake with a sore throat every day and no voice.

Nag at yr dentist to send you to the special unit for your tmjd

I have been told i now need open jaw surgery but surprise surprise the drs reply was

It is to expensive and i am to old, the have offered me Botox but he said my left side of my face will droop like i have had a stroke i said thanks but no thanks.

Hope yr having a good day xx

[PanPilot in reply to Hidden]

Crumbs... poor you, sounds like you really got the short straw, it's me that should feel bad for you, not the other way round ! My problems are nowhere near as bad.

I hope you eventually find some relief from all of this. Keep at them - maybe get a second opinion, you are entitled to one - and you might get the surgery which, by the sound of it, you really need.

Keep your pecker up !

Best wishes. J.

[Hidden in reply to PanPilot]

I have had the 2nd opinion and a 3rd lol no way will the do op, I have another check up end April i have to let them know about he Botox thanks but no thanks, Maybe if i had been seen years ago it wouldn't have got as bad as it is x I just want to bite an apple again not to much to ask lol..... Pointless stressing about it makes it worse but as a friend of mine says Onward and upwards .... I would have a word with yr dentist better to nip it in the bud early... Enjoy yr weekend.....

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum. Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk

- where you'll see we have information on TMJ and tinnitus, as it's quite common - tinnitus.org.uk/tinnitus-an...

takeontinnitus.co.uk

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)