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Hearing problems are among the most common challenges among older adults. In addition to hearing loss, some people also experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears). But did you know that tinnitus may not have anything to do with age? In fact, it may be related to TMJ disorder<\/a> (TMD). How are these issues connected, and how might you be able to find relief? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

TMD and Tinnitus: How Are They Connected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A meta-analysis published in 2018<\/a> found that tinnitus is more prevalent in individuals with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) compared to those without TMD. Additionally, a study published in 2019<\/a> indicated that TMD-related tinnitus was more common among biological females, who tended to be younger than typical tinnitus patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential link between TMD and tinnitus may be attributed to the proximity of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which control the movement of the lower jaw, to the ears. When a TMJ becomes damaged or inflamed, it can directly affect the cochlea, the inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals. Damage to the hair cells within the cochlea may result in tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying TMD as a Cause of Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus can have quite a few different causes. Signs your tinnitus might be linked to the health of your jaw joints include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n