{"id":2062,"date":"2022-12-10T15:25:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T21:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2062"},"modified":"2022-12-10T15:25:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T21:25:12","slug":"tired-of-tmj-ear-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/tired-of-tmj-ear-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m So Tired of My TMJ Ear Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2064\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ear-pain-tmj-sleep-apnea.png\" alt=\"Brunette man in his 30s holding his ear, portraying TMJ ear pain\" width=\"420\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ear-pain-tmj-sleep-apnea.png 420w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ear-pain-tmj-sleep-apnea-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>I am so tired of my TMJ ear pain. I\u2019ve had sharp, shooting ear pain on and off for the past three years, and it&#8217;s getting worse. In 2019, I saw a massage therapist, which seemed to help, but I moved during Covid and have not gotten back on track. My therapist then recommended self-exercises and warm packs on the sides of my mouth. I&#8217;m beginning to have neck pain at night for the past month.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep is challenging because I also snore and know my sleep quality must be poor. I only have a dog at home, so no one is here to tell me how badly I store, but my dog doesn&#8217;t leave the room at night. Yesterday morning, I was talking with several colleagues, and the topic of sleep apnea came up. One person said they got good results from wearing a mouthguard at night. I&#8217;ve tried that before, but it didn&#8217;t seem to help. Are there alternatives? Thank you. Josiah from UT<\/p>\n<p>Josiah,<\/p>\n<p>We are sorry to hear that you\u2019ve been suffering from TMJ symptoms and ear pain. We hope that our response will help you find relief.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes TMJ Ear Pain?<\/h2>\n<p>The jaw joint is near the ear canal, so TMJ inflammation can affect your ears, causing pain or ringing (tinnitus). An ENT specialist or dentist trained in <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-dentist.html\">diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders<\/a> can determine if TMJ or another condition is causing your ear pain or ringing.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Treatment for TMJ?<\/h2>\n<p>TMJ treatment depends on the cause and severity of your condition. After an examination, a TMJ dentist will explain treatment options, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory medication<\/li>\n<li>Applying moist heat to the area<\/li>\n<li>Custom night guard to minimize the effects of clenching and grinding your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Eating soft foods<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<li>TMJ stretches and exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are Sleep Apnea and TMJ Related?<\/h2>\n<p>Studies show that sleep apnea and TMJ disorders are related. According to a 2019 article published in The Journal of Craniomandibular &amp; Sleep Practice, when the jaw joint malfunction contributes to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teeth grinding<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Ear pain<\/li>\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Request a Consultation with a TMJ Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing TMJ symptoms, schedule an exam with a dentist with post-graduate training in diagnosing TMJ disorders. After a comprehensive exam, the dentist will explain how you can get relief.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Metairie, Louisiana, Dr. Duane Delaune has been diagnosing and treating TMJ cases for decades. Visit his website to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/dr-delaune.html\">read about his training<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am so tired of my TMJ ear pain. I\u2019ve had sharp, shooting ear pain on and off for the past three years, and it&#8217;s getting worse. In 2019, I saw a massage therapist, which seemed to help, but I moved during Covid and have not gotten back on track. 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