Stuffy Ears, Vertigo, & Ear Pain Explained - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)  

This is one of the best TMJ videos because you actually explain the anatomy of the ear and jaw, as well as symptoms

Pov : you are watching this while experiencing ear pain

Great lecture Dr. Mistry! Thanks for sharing a clear explanation of how these TMJ and muscular/ligamentary issues can cause ear issues in our patients.

currently in a horrible spell after being passed around for years, and this sounds so much like me. thanks for breaking it down and giving me something tangible to search for in my next doctor!

We booked an appointment. Excited to see you in the office, doc.

you are so helpful to all of us TMJ sufferers thank you so much for your channel. God bless you! I share your videos with all those I know who suffer this terrible condition

I've been suffering from ETD in my left ear for 10 years now (pressure, feeling of fullness). I've also suffer from bruxism and have been a nighttime grinder for almost 25 years and where a nightguard. For my ear issue, I have been to GP's, ENT's, dentists, audiologists, chiropractors, have had multiple CT scans done. I've been put on topical (rinses, sprays, etc) and oral steroids, have had balloon dilation, and many other attempt at getting this thing under control, all with very minimal success. I've mentioned my ear issue and the connection to grinding to several dentists over the years and none think my ear issue is due to my grinding or TMJD (all have done relatively simple exams). Your videos REALLY have me second guessing their opinions now and have convinced me I really need to find someone that specialize in TMJD's in my area...

And again amazing! I also had these kind of issues around the ear and I treated that jaw muscle as well. I think you might be big player treating cluster headaches. The majority of sufferers are not aware of this! Apparently I was a difficult case because I have all those disfunctions mentioned in most of your videos, all of those symptoms.

Thank you Dr. for this video, in my situation I was having a throbbing on / off pain in one ear and also felling off balance, then the pain also went to and concentrated to my jaw. So I first went to an ENT Doctor, who said I had no ear infection but felt that I did have TMJ. He also said I had impressions of the back of my teeth on my tounge. So I then went to my regular dentist who made me a night guard that was only to be worn at night. After doing some research I discovered that there is a difference between a night guard and a orthopedic device. So I then searched out and found a Dentist who specializes in TMJ disorders and he is going to do the exact procedures that you are prescribing here, it's going to be a bit expensive but I'm hopeful. A lesson learned is: Make sure your dentist specializes in TMJ.

This is by FAR!!!! The best video for explaining what is going on with this stupid TMJ stuff!! I have been dizzy for almost 4 months now…ENT couldn’t find anything wrong but I was having sinus symptoms or ear pain and sensitivity to sound and dizziness! I have been really going thru it!!! But her explanation makes me feel so much better! I can’t wait to get better! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️

Great job Dr. Priya Mistry.

I'm actually watching ur videos at 2.26 am will share with my doctor's who took me forgranted and didn't understand the exact problem that I have . What actually u explained one by one in ur videos in simple and easy way . Thumbs up 👍👍 doc

This video was spot on thank you!

I am so so glad that I found you, I’ve had this problem of stuffy ears, and job pain for six years. Nobody’s been able to help me three ENTs ruled out ear problems. I started using ibuprofen and he cold. I’m not sure what to do.

Thank you very much for your insightful presentation. This has helped me. Thanks

I wish you were in Atlanta or had a recommendation for a TMJ doc in Atlanta. You’ve explained all of my symptoms.

God bless you!! I am trying to work and save for the custom made orthotics. People don't understand how it affects the ears because it isn't happening to them and mine causes the fullness which creates the dizziness/vertigo. Even when sitting I have a sense of "falling backwards" during an episode. Thank you for this info and when I can eventually afford the orthotics I hope that it does rid me of the inner ear fullness sensation that causes the dizziness. You offer me hope!!!!

I was really happy to see this explanation. I have all these symptoms. An ENT told me he thought it was TMJ. I wonder if you have had people whose TMJ is set off by. wireless or cell signals? My symptoms seem to be directly related when I am around the internet or turn on my phone.

thanks for this amazing video Dr. Mistry, wish I could go in your place and undergo with the treatment.....

Oh my goodness. I have been suffering with these symptoms for about 3 years. Trying to figure out the cause I just realized it was shortly after I had a molar removed. I started getting a lot of severe jaw pain. I also was going through a very stressful time and realized I was clenching my teeth all the time. Praise God for this. I think I found the answer to my suffering of full ears, vertigo and panic attacks because of these.

I'm suffering from all these symptoms. I've seen the same ENT numerous times, but i'm still having the same symptoms. He wants to avoid surgery but i'm not sure what to do. The constant pressure and dizziness is the leading cause of my anxiety. You've managed to mention everything that i'm experiencing. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

Hi, this was very informative, thank you. I was diagnosed with TMD in 2013, but I've had my jaw popping sound for as long as I can remember. Up until a week ago, the only symptoms I've had is a kind of tiredness-pain from chewing and/or talking to much. But about a week ago I first experienced congestion in my left ear - in the same side as the misalignment of the disc -, and then less then 20 hours later I had, for the first time in my life, a sudden "attack" of vertigo that lasted around 15 hours in its most acute phase, and then slowly got better. The day after I was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis and got prescribed prednisolone. I'm still a bit shaky/unbalanced a week later. Then, a few days after, I noticed a barely noticeable, high-pitched "static" kind of tinnitus noise in the same ear. Yesterday I saw another ENT who wanted to diagnose me with Meniere's disease. Neither of the ENT doctors I met with believed it was from my TMD, even though I already had a diagnosis. It seems somewhat unlikely that I got both TMD and Maniere's disease. From my understanding ETD can give rise to - and thus explain - all of these symptoms, except the vertigo. Of course, it's impossible for you to know what the right diagnosis is, but according to you, could this be TMD causing these symptoms? Thanks.

I love your videos, thank you so much for this information! Wish I found you two years ago (and I live close by!). Dislocated my jaw to an open lock a decade ago and then a closed lock 2 years ago on the other joint. Could barely open my mouth for months. Face now cants a few mm to the other side and my condyles aren't even. Lots of ear problems, neck problems, on my third round of braces. Surgery is recommended but I'm not comfortable with this choice because of a fear of relapse. Get the care right away!

Thank you so much of your educational videos and passion to help others. I am a chronic sinusitis patient, already had sinus surgery done 3 years ago, now going thru allergy shot to calm down my sinus issues. Still, i have flare ups, i have ears pain, head/ear fullness, dizziness. because of the clicking/popping sound whenever i move my jaw or eating, i think i have TMJD too. My doctors always say i don't have sinus or ear infections (they never brought up TMJD issue to me), yet I still feel so bad. Do you have doctors you recommend in Columbus Ohio area you can recommend? Thanks!

Thank you for these very informative videos. About 8 weeks ago, I noticed this bothersome clicking sound whenever I swallowed. I went to a ENT as it was interfering with my sleep. He checked my ear and didn’t notice anything wrong with it. He did, however, ask if I clench my teeth at nights even though he didn’t think it’s that unusual to hear clicking sounds whenever we swallow. This won’t stop me from looking for relief as it really bothers me. I do think that certain sleeping positions at nights does make it worse the next day. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Best information on ears on the internet. I couldn't sleep for more than 2 hours at a time and woke up sweating. Could be Marijuana withdrawals but it just started last night and I quit smoking a month ago idk.

This explains all of the symptoms spot on. I did have a question, I have been having a stretching sound near my ear, is that crepitus? Thank you.

This was a great video, I think it’s exactly what I’m going through. Do you have suggestions on how to find someone like you in our local areas?

This is so validating! I felt crazy because my dizziness is 24/7 and had no answers. The ear fullness I have too. I feel like there is hope now.

Thank you Dr Mistry. Your videos are very educational. I am trying to find a TMJ specialist in Miami, do you have any recommendations?

This is EXACTLY what I've been going thru for about 4 years now. I've been to 2 different ENTs and nothing has helped. Thank you so much for explaining this. I need to speak with my dentist and see if they treat this and if not refer me to one that does.

Thank you soo much for this channel and all that you do! Can TMJD cause fluid build up in the ears as well/ETD, or only the sensation of stuffiness?

Great video! I'd love to come see you in person, however I am in Houston, TX. Do you reccomend going to see my dentist for this relief, or another specialist? Any colleagues in Houston you could recommend? Thank you so much!

Awesome!! I'm so happy I've found your channel. What self-massage could I do to release those muscles that surround the Eustachian tube and give me the full ear + post-nasal drip symptoms? I've been to an ear-nose doctor and he said the ear is OK

Hello Just diagnosed with tmj/ tmd 3 months ago. I live near Vancouver British Columbia Canada. Could you please recommend a dentist or Specialist in my area? I'm desperate...constant pain, plugged ears, virtigo and dizzy. From right side tmd. The symtoms are everything in your videos which I have thankfully watched.

Thank you for your videos! Do you have any recommendations for people to see in the New England area?

I have always had problems with grinding my teeth in my sleep, but my jaw has been much worse more recently which is expected since it is exam season for me. Ever since about 3 weeks ago I have had problems with opening my jaw fully and it has been extremely painful to chew/ bite down and it has gotten easier to chew but I still cant open my jaw the full way. I also have pains in the back of my neck, left ear and jaw and I feel dizzy but not like the room is spinning or my head is spinning more like I feel like I am going to fall over or like I feel imbalanced. I do wear a retainer to bed as I had braces but because of bruxism they have started to develop small holes and the plastic is waring away. My dentist said that I will get another 6 months out of them before they become unwearable but I am considering getting a mouth guard instead.

Early on with the TMJ disorder, like so many years ago, A doctor poked inside my ear and it caused a TMJ Pain Flair Blair. Also when I had my 1st night splent that fit on the top teeth that did give me a lot of relief and I slept with it for many years it forgot to bring it when I went on a trip. And I was in so much pain after a few nights of not sleeping with it and I also definitely had dizzy vertigo!

Thank you for this info! I am currently dealing with the stuffy ear syndrome... do you have a video that covers exercises for these muscles surrounding the eustachian tube? Also, can you recommend a TMJ doctor in Phoenix, AZ?

Do you think ear popping when swallowing is TMJ related? I also have a dull ache and ringing in them, along with jaw clenching, pain, and headaches..

Hello! I’ve been having dizzy episodes & feeling off balance since December 2022. I finally went & saw an ENT specialist. She checked both ears & said my ears looked good & saw no fluid BUT I SOMETIMES FEEL FLUID IN BOTH OF MY EARS. Like, it’s stuck…like it wants to come out but won’t. I did an audio test & passed with flying colors. The ENT specialist looked up my nose & said that my nose was very inflamed, which can cause my Eustachian tubes to swell. So, she prescribed me prednisone. I don’t know if the prednisone is working or not…today is just Day 6 of 12. However, I’m still experiencing dizziness & imbalance. It is the absolute worse. It has caused me to have extreme anxiety & panic attacks. I’m in need of relief! I do not want to have to deal with this any longer. Anybody dealt with something similar?

Thanks for detailed explanation. Wonder have you seen any patients complaining like Ear tickling sometimes? I get inside of my ears itchy or tickling at nights especially when I sleep on my side !

I suffer from TMJ and just had a cat scan of my jaw . The test showed moderate muscular thickening within inferior left maximally sinus, and mild to moderate mucosal thickening of sphenoid sinus. I had pain for over a year ,in the sinus are,ear pain , headaches just horrible pain of my jaw . Had to pull my tooth out . My teeth are very sensitive to hot and cold . Also dizziness and vomiting. So ,if anyone here has any of this symptoms consider cat scan to check your sinuses if there is any mucosal built up. You will save your teeth.

I have struggled with what I believe is TMJ ear pain and popping in my left ear for years now. I have been to several ENTs who have performed many tests and even used a camera to rule out issues with my Eustachian tubes. I do believe this issue may have been caused by an increase of stress and anxiety and maybe dental work? I've been practicing TMJ exercises/massages and posture videos but have had little to no luck. Another specialist I saw recommended lifestyle changes such as less sugar in my diet, more exercise and a less sedentary lifestyle which has been hard to stay consistent with but I am trying. This issue is really affecting me every single day and even gets in the way of my favorite hobby which is music production because the issue seems to get worse with louder music / headphone use. My dentist does tell me that I grind my teeth and has provided a mouth guard. I have been told to practice these lifestyle changes and exercises and if no improvement is seen then I can go into the office and go through something called the modified Muncie technique or Endonasal Cranial Adjusting. I have even seen there are surgeries such as Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty. I am just confused because I am not sure if its an issue with my Eustachian tubes or this ligament you reference in the video. I am starting to wonder if the treatment you have mentioned is right for me. Can you provide any insight Dr. Mistry? Thank you.

Hi! I feel stuffy constantly and find myself always digging in ears to see if there’s wax or something causing this. I do find I have an increase in wax over the last year or so and sometimes get small balls of wax out. I’ve never had this problem before but notice it more when I’m suffering from painful tmj flare ups. Is this common with tmj? I’ve struggled with pain in jaw, neck and temples for many years 8+ and have found most dentist want to do braces or complete restoration instead of trying any therapies first. I have tried Botox with very little relief. Do you have a doctor recommendation for Colorado? Denver Fort Collins area?

Thank you for making this video and keeping connected with viewers!! Im 26 & About 2 years ago, I started feeling stuffiness in ears that wont go away. Ever since, its constantly stuffy in both sides - ive been to several ENTs who said nothing is wrong with my sinuses. It caused so much anxiety and worry that I started getting headaches and face/head pressure, so I went to a headache doc who took cat scans and mri and said nothing was wrong with me-gave me muscle relaxers which didnt do much for me and suggested to do physical therapy. I still feel stuffy in ears (and in mouth/ear connected area), head/face pressure, and I feel pressure in my wisdom teeth area although I had them taken out. I suspect TMJ because my jaws click and pop when opening, but no jaw pain, or any jaw soreness. Could it be TMJ related without any jaw pain? Also have been through stress little before it started and throughout until now. Thank you so much for reading and responding to comments!!!

Would you be able to explain how to calm down the Tensor Tympani and Levator Veli Palatini muscles to relieve pressure and pain? Are there other muscles/nerves that contribute to pain as well? Thank you!!

I had surgery before where I had a tumor by my bone and part of the jaw had to be removed and replaced with part of my hip. Do you think these steps that your stating may help or an X-ray would have to be done to see if these steps could even help? Thank you !

Great videos! I've recently been diagnosed with TMJD after a visit to my Dental Hospital, who advised I stick to a soft diet for the next 8 weeks to relieve tension on the overworked muscles, while my dentist has given me a mouthpiece to wear at night which has slightly relieved my headaches since I began wearing it last week. My main area of discomfort is the stuffy ear (as well as around the eye/cheek/temple), and was wondering what the likelihood is of that to reduce or go away with these things I'm currently doing - and if there's anything more that could be recommended?

Great video. Would you recommend a soft diet, if it's a ligament strain? Or is it okay to eat regular food such as steak, drumsticks, wings, and etc?

Hi Doctor. Previous to getting 5 dental implants last year i never had any facial / ear pain. I also had a sinus lift with the osteotome process for 2 upper implants. For 3 weeks after i had very bad burning inside my ear as well as cheek pain. The ear pain subsided until i has the abutments fit a few months later . Lots of stress on my jaw for 45 mins and the burning was back for a few weeks! Then once my crows were fit the burning was constantly there for months albeit much milder. The dentist removed 2 lower crowns which made the burning move from my ear to my face. Then i had a lower implant removed as i thought this was the cause but now the burning pain has never gone away! I feel all the trauma my jaw has endured had caused this . I have clicking jaw , mild tinnitus, ear pain in both ears but mainly the right, fullness in right ear, headaches , pain behind right eye , really bad neck / shoulder pain. Tmj areas are tender to touch but doesnt hurt to open my mouth. Have you seen anything before where extreme jaw strain has caused similar issues?

Thank you so much doc...I wish you lived in my city❤

Are there any home treatments that can be done to alleviate the pressure on the jaw, headaches and lightheadedness/balance issues. Also any recommendations for TMJ doctors in the Orlando FL area

help!! my ear randomly started hurting like 4 days ago, the outside skin hurts and my ear feels stuffy/muffled. i kinda feel like it’s getting better but i can’t go to a doctor right now because of covid! plus my mom isn’t doing much to help me. i’m scared of going deaf- any tips??

I have endometriosis along with TMJ disorder and just had a hysterectomy. I wear a orthotic device and see a TMJ specialist. I’m 2 weeks post op and had one of the worst dizzy spells ever and now have intense pulsating in my ears and lots of pressure and pain. Even with my TMJ treatment I still have terrible flareups like this. The dizziness and ear pressure make me so anxious and feel sick all over. I was hoping my orthotic would eliminate this but it hasn’t. Do you think the stress of my surgery could have triggered this?

I never heard of TMJD before I saw something on the internet sometime in November of this year. I've suffered from the pain for literally decades and the dizziness the past 10 years or so. I have complained of these symptoms all this time but no one has ever suggested this. I'm in the process of getting a referral for an orthodontist. I guess my main question is why has no one in 30+ years never even mention this as a possibility? Is it really that hard to diagnose?

I have a heavy head with on/off pressure after an inner ear problem (Labyrinthitis) do you think it's inner ear or migraine? Maybe vestibular Migraine? Thanks

Hi Dr. I had a lot of TMJ pain, including ear, and neck pain, temporallis muscle, and jaw. On one side .I had a root canal infection on tooth number 2 , and on the other ear I don’t have any,ore dental problems. I have put botox to make my jaw weaker and help with the pain. I went to a famous plastic surgeon in Miami, and I read that botox can make people deaf and affect your hearing. I have clogged ears feelings and jaw pain, and neck pain. Do you think that botox can cause that deafness pressure feeling or is it TMJ. I have fibromyalgia plus anxiety severe. Thanks in advance.

Hi! I stumbled across your video and loved all the information given. I have been suffering for a few years now with feeling fullness in my ears ringing and ear pain as well as feeling like I’m on a boat I have gone to many physicians in Colorado about this. I know I have tmj and never thought of that being the cause of this I also sleep with my hand against my jaw. I also get sharp pain down my neck sometimes if I turn a certain way. Any recommendations on what I can do or who I should see for this. I have gone to physical therapy for vestibular dysfunction which did nothing seen 3 different ENTs. I have constant congestion from allergies so my ears constantly feel pressure that can’t escape. Any exercises or maneuvers you think would help? Thank you 🙏🏼

Hello, I need your help. I have been dealing with clogged ears for almost 4 years now, my ENT doctor decided to put a ear tube in my right ear but all it did was my condition worse. Do you think this is TMJ related?

Hello, I need some help my ears are so stuff and is giving me anxiety!!! How can I relax those muscles in order for my Eustachian tube to work properly?

Somatic symptom disorder I have. I've those pains in the ear as well as as the jaw, neck, and other places. It's due to a throat (Tic) spasm. It has me in a seriously horrendous state😭. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.☘☘☘

Thanks for this informative video, I'm watching it from India. Im 24yrs having right ear pain constant, right eye heaviness after some concentration for months now with some abnormalities in TMJ joint as well and tinutus developed with minor hearing loss due to this.Multiple ENT doctors said" no ear infection and no wax" . So what is the first step for TMJ treatment? I mean dental visit and which x-rays or scans required.Is OPG xray covers TMJ joint? Please reply it would be great.

I have ear problem where I am experiencing dull feeling, it's like there is a fire in my ear and sometimes the ache becomes more intense especially if I'm stress or if I use headphones. My doctor told me that I have no ear infection but my ear has a whole already. I badly need help I really wanted to go to the ENT but I can't travel now due to pandemic. Any suggestions? I find your video interesting. Please help me solve my problem. I am having my online classes and everytime I use headphones my ear will start to blink and it is really hurting. I have a goiter is it connected my throat problem?

do you know what this could be?? i’m only 17 and i’ve had these symptoms for awhile now. SYMPTOMS: -constant vertigo no matter what (feels like my brain and body is swaying or falling. sometimes my head feels full, or like there’s pressure in it. sometimes my brain feels like it’s dropping and when that happens sometimes my whole vision will jerk downwards as if it’s falling too. sometimes when i walk i feel like i’m walking on a trampoline, or sinking into the ground. also my vision will randomly jerk and usually when that happens i get that weird feeling in my head too. sometimes when i stare at something my vision shakes around slightly) -fatigue (sometimes i feel so tired no matter how much rest i get. it come and goes but for the most part i’m usually tired) -ear pain (pain feels achy/sharp/dull inside and around my ears mostly my right one) -ear itchiness and fluid (the fluid is there every time i itch it) -swollen nodule beside my right ear -floatiness (sometimes feels like i’m in a dream) -slight tingling in my right arm and hand (started today) ive also had the vertigo and fatigue for a whole year before this just not as bad and severe as it is now three months ago i got a mastoid infection. i took antibiotics for two weeks and it did nothing. i then took allegra and nasal spray for a month and it still did nothing. i’m at a loss here and i’m desperate for any answers. i was supposed to go to an ENT yesterday but it was cancelled due to severe weather. i have to wait two more weeks to go back, and my symptoms seem to get worse. it isn’t bad to the point where i’m falling over but it’s extremely uncomfortable.

My swaying 24/7 started after a severe earache near end of January 22. I got my braces off in December 2021, I would clench so bad on my retainers and I haven’t worn them Since I started swaying because I have been going through a lot with this. I been to ENTs and many other specialists ( I have medical clearance on everything except Stomach and Dental ) my ears hurt a lot, sharp pain near wisdom teeth area feels like nasal drip, I clench a lot. I already seen balance specialist my inner ear is showing abnormal on right side where a lot of my pain is. I have the weird ear noise and fullness told no infection. So this could make sense for me since I did get dental work on my teeth. 🤷🏾‍♀️

I have been suffering from ear pain for 8 years. When my ears are aching inside I feel light headed and dizzy. Sounds like it's all time together. Dealing with this for so long has caused great Anxiety and panic.😢

I actually lost my hearing on one side because of TMJ. Still have stuffiness, and occasional vertigo, and my ears are a constant issue besides the pain in my head, jaw, neck, and ears. I wish I could see you or someone like you to treat me. Thanks for your videos

Can Tmj cause a patulous eustation tube? I have been diagnosed with an open Eustachian tube and also my jaw has been very sore. It could be from clenching at night bc its mostly in my lower jaw and back molars (when I wake up im not in pain, as I use my mouth it happens, can that be typical with clenching?). The clenching could be the after affects of stress from my ear condition or should I get checked for TMJ to rule out that being the cause of my patulous ear problem? I can open and close normally other than tight sore muscles. My teeth are aligned but when the pain starts sometimes my bite feels different.

After finishing my orthodontic treatment on my lower teeth (cross bite). My ears pop and I have lower jaw pain for months I been to a specialist (mouth jaw and facial surgery doctor) he recommend to go to a physiotherapist it fell better but now my prescription is used up and the pain came back. I think I'm grinding my teeth or jaw clenching because the manual therapy did not release my pain.

I have been diagnosed with TMD. My major pain is in the side of my tongue. I dont hear many discuss this. Do you have any information about side tongue pain and TMD?

Could you help explain the itchy ness? I not only get the stabbing pain In the ear and stuffy ness but a itch that feels like tiny hairs in my ear that I can never reach!

Hello Mam, It all started 1 month back when I got ear pain due to loud noise. I was diagnosed with Ear Infection. I have been to 3 different ent. They said middle ear infection and prescribed me antibiotics. But whenever I heard loud noise my condition again got worse.Yesterday, my ent said there is no ear infection and my ear pain is caused by stress and anxiety. He didn't even check my nose for etd but I checked google and my symptoms matched with it. I am not confused what should i do. I am in Benzodiaphine withdrawal as well right now so I have lot of anxiety. Symptoms- Pain inside ear Sometimes ear fullness No jaw pain or clicking sound in jaw Could it be TMJ and what should I do next?

TMJ can cause vision problems too right? If its causing issues with eye fibers then it can cause flashes of light in vision and eye pain I assume?

Hello Mam, I have discomfort with my left ear. There is no pain but it feels very uncomfortable, specially before sleeping if I put any pressure on left ear, it starts making some hissing type sound. I checked with the local doctor He said there's is some bleeding inside. There's not ENT doctor here so please help me.

Hello, how are you? Do you have any TMJ dentist in Los Angeles California. I have vertigo, my ear throb, ringing in the ears, fullness in the ears, scalp sensitivity,feel like my head is spinning, jaw soreness when I move my mouth. When I lay on my back of my head I get really dizzy, and when wind or my fan be on me it makes me dizzy as well.

Hi Dr. - Due to some acid reflux issues, they recommended that I sleep inclined (elevated). Seems as if my TMJ issues flared up immediately. Can I relate TMJ issues with an elevated sleeping position? I should mention that I am simultaneously going through some stressful events, so the unconscious night clenching can be the culprit. Thanks in advance for any input.

Hi Doc i have ear fullness sometimes in right ear and sometimes in left also the outer ear cartilage feels like a burning pain can this be related to tmj ?

I have a clicking sound in my jaw but there is no pain, but there is a earache accompanied by mild ringing, been through several ENT's no infection detected, my dentist has said that you have TMJ treatment is going on. Is tmj really a cause behind this?

I have exactly this condition! How do I get help in my area i live in California of ppl who are as knowledgeable and have a treatment plan like yours. I just saw an ENT which just has me using a mouth guard at night.

Hello sister. I'm from India. Also mistry.. I've tmj problem last a year Not solve the problem. Head ache and ear heaviness continuous. Arthrocientices is best for me?

I'm seeing an upper cervical chiropractor amd am go9ng to get a neuromuscular orthotic soon. I dont have access to a myofacial release practitioner. Could I still have success?

I saw a TMJ doctor where i live but unfortunately he doesn’t offer the services that you have. My TMD got worst for some reason but just have to deal with it on my own. :(

I've been having sharp ear pain, sometimes itchy with a feeling of fullness. I also have pain in the jaw (along the jawline), face, the region under the jaw and slight throat discomfort behind the tonsils and deep down (almost like I have been scratched there.) The cheek felt slightly numb for about 2 days and disappeared. All the pain is completely restricted to the left side. I have visited an ENT and they have ruled out infection and wax issues. I do suffer from health anxiety and am severely worried about this. I want to understand if these symptoms seem TMJ related or if I should be worried. Thanks so much!

Thank you for the video, the symptom in my ears is sound sensitive, I don't know if it is related to the joints? Currently doing orthodontics, the doctor said that my bite height is insufficient, if I increase the occlusal vheight can it be improved？I wish you all the best

Is it normal to only feel fullness in one ear I’ve been to the ent and hardly had any wax he said it was tmj I don’t have jaw pain but I do hear clicking is there any exercises I can do to help ease the fullness also I need all my teeth pulled and I don’t have any back teeth

Hi, I’m back again. So on Friday I went to the ER and the doctor said it was ear wax in my ear and he cleaned it out but even after that it didn’t feel that much diff because of the peroxide he used in my ear and so they recommended me and ear drop to remove ear wax and that’s what I’m doing rn but while using an ear drop ur hearing isn’t suppose to be perfect right?

My ear is full on and off from grinding.. I have a custom night guard but this happens time to time how do I make the muscles relax?

How can a dentist find out if a person has TMJ? I have a clogged ear fro 3 months. I did have an ear infection and that cleared but not my clogged ear. I had a decayed -# 30 molar that was infected. I had an abcess on my gum. I was on 875 mg of Amoxicillin and I just went to an oral surgeon who told me I still had the infection under the tooth. I also was given a Panoramic X-Ray from my regular dentist and he felt on the sides of my jaw and. Asked me to open and close my mouth. Is that how you examine for TMJ? I’m just trying to find answers thank you.

Hello doctor ! My jaws is been sound like popping clicking, can't chewing food .I have a really really bad headache, my face was swelling more on the right ,my boths lips was numb and swelling also.What should I do ,can you help me please. THANKS.

I recently got a nightguard for my clenching not an orthotic and all of these symptoms started happening. I never had any of this till the night guard just minor jaw pain. It feels like im clenching more now on the nightguard. Will i need a splint now? Can i stop using my nightguard

Hi Dr. Priya, My 15-year old son has experienced constant clogged feeling in his ears, plus clicking since last October. He visited an ENT, and had an MRI to rule out a growth. We live in Maine, the only TMJ specialist, Dr. Robert Mitchell retired, do you have a recommendation for a TMJ specialist in Boston. Thank you so very much

What techniques do you use to calm down the muscles that support the Eustachian tube? Many thanks!

I have sharp pain in my and lower jaw.Its killing me for a year now What would I do?

Can smoking cause flare ups? I notice usually when I smoke, the next day I can feel pretty much all these symptoms.

In the video you mention being able to calm down the Tensor Tympani & Levator Veli Palatini pretty quickly. How is this done? I've been suffering from TMJ ear fullness for a while now. It used to come and go when I was younger, usually around allergy season... but it's been full time for 3 years! Any help is welcome & appreciated.

Great video

Are there any doctors that you would recommend in the NY area? thanks

How do we calm down the muscles around the Eustachian tubes? Is there something we can do at home?

Thank you for your video doctor. I have had TMJ related stuffed ears for 5 months now and visited more than a couple ENTs who said my ears are normal. Due to tension on the masseter and temporalis muscles one doctor advised me to see a TMJ specialist neuromuscular dentist. I am on my second week of wearing a 24/7 orthotic deprogrammer, since my bite is misaligned. I am also doing physical therapy for TMJ and osteopathic manipulation. In your experience is it common for symptoms to fluctuate during the first few weeks before having an overall improvement, when using an orthotic? Also is it not uncommon during the first weeks to have the intraoral muscles feel more relaxed when examined by my dentist but later in the day to have the masseters and temporalis muscles feeling tight? Same applies to waking up more relaxed but stress kicking in makes my face muscles tense after a few moments. Do you think that with the aforementioned treatment I am on the right path for recovery? Thank you doctor once again.