Can Misaligned Teeth Cause Tinnitus?

Your tinnitus is possibly a symptom of a larger problem – namely, TMJ Disorder. But the reality is that even this disorder is a symptom. The cause of TMJ issues is misalignment of the teeth. Misalignment puts the bones, muscles, joints, and tendons of the head and neck out of alignment as well.

Can dental problems cause tinnitus?

Another common cause if tinnitus is a dental injury or dental issue, whether it involves the jaw or the temporomandibular joint, better known as the TMJ. “Somatic tinnitus” is the term given to the version that is attributable to injuries to the head or neck area.

Can crooked teeth cause tinnitus?

In many cases of tinnitus there is a dental component making the situation worse. Problems in the jaw joint, called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) by the dentists, can cause problems in the ears, including tinnitus. Misalignment of teeth lead to pressure and strain in the chewing muscles, bones, tendons and joints.