I Grind My Teeth Constantly And Have Suffered From Tinnitus

Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2019

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Question : I grind my teeth constantly and have suffered from tinnitus for almost 30 years. I%E2%80%99m 63 now and its really aggravating. Its always there 100%25 of my waking life. Not that brusking is the only cause but its part if it. I can also make it louder by turning my head or extending my jaw forward. I%E2%80%99m looking for advice as to what your first impression of this description is and suggestion what to do. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to Jaw joint related problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query.

Well, many a times if you have teeth grinding habit then it can cause problems with the jaw joint .

This can lead to Tinnitus, that can be a common cause other than ear related problems.

So first of all consult an Oral Physician and get evaluation and a Panoramic x ray has to be done..

Accordingly the cause can be ruled out and treated.

Please let me know for more questions..

Thanks.

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