The teeth, gums, and jaw are inextricably linked to your ears. Pain in your ear can signal a dental problem and vice versa. That is one reason why proper oral health is so important for your quality of life. You may find that undergoing cleanings or restorative treatments lowers the occurrence of ear pain.
Can a tooth infection cause an Earache?
Sometimes, an ear infection can cause tooth pain. In other instances, dental problems can lead to earaches. When determining the cause of your pain, Dr. Mortensen will examine your mouth, and discuss your symptoms and medical history with you.
Why does my ear hurt when I chew?
Did you know that the nerve that controls the tensor tympani (a small muscle deep within the ear) also controls the chewing muscles? The connection means that pain from your jaw has a direct pathway to your inner ear. While a ringing ear isn’t physically painful, it can be psychologically draining.
The teeth, gums, and jaw are inextricably linked to your ears. Pain in your ear can signal a dental problem and vice versa. That is one reason why proper oral health is so important for your quality of life. You may find that undergoing cleanings or restorative treatments lowers the occurrence of ear pain.
What happens if you have trapped water in your ears?
You may also not be able to hear as well or only hear muffled sounds. Usually, the water drains out on its own. If it doesn’t, the trapped water may lead to an ear infection.
Sometimes, an ear infection can cause tooth pain. In other instances, dental problems can lead to earaches. When determining the cause of your pain, Dr. Mortensen will examine your mouth, and discuss your symptoms and medical history with you.
Did you know that the nerve that controls the tensor tympani (a small muscle deep within the ear) also controls the chewing muscles? The connection means that pain from your jaw has a direct pathway to your inner ear. While a ringing ear isn’t physically painful, it can be psychologically draining.
