There are three main theories behind why problems with the TMJ may cause tinnitus, or make it worse. Firstly, the chewing muscles are near to some of the muscles that insert into the middle ear and so may have an effect on hearing, and so may promote tinnitus. Secondly, there can be a direct connection between the ligaments that attach to the jaw and one of the hearing bones that sits in the middle ear. Thirdly, the nerve supply from the TMJ has been shown to have connections with the parts of the brain that are involved with both hearing and the interpretation of sound. The general discomfort associated with TMJ problems can also aggravate any pre-existing tinnitus. Please click the following link for the full article. tinnitus.org.uk/TMJ #TMJD #tinnitus #vertigo #hyperacussis #menieres #britishtinnitusassociation
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:26:10 +0000