TMJ Ear Pain & TMJ Neck Pain

If you’re experiencing ear pain, pressure, or ringing, but your doctor hasn’t found an infection or other ear-related cause, your TMJ (jaw joint) could be the source of the problem. TMJ issues can refer pain to the ears and neck, creating symptoms that are often mistaken for other conditions.

Common Symptoms of TMJ Ear Pain

TMJ-related ear pain can feel like:

  • A feeling of fullness or stuffiness in the ear
  • A sensation of fluid dripping inside the ear
  • Pressure or discomfort in the ear
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • A hissing or buzzing sound

If any of these sound familiar, your ear symptoms may be related to TMJ dysfunction.

Why Does TMJ Cause Ear Pain?

Your TMJs, jaw muscles, and nerves are closely connected to your ears. When TMJ issues occur, the trigeminal nerve and surrounding muscles can send pain signals to the ear, eustachian tube, and tympanic membrane. This can lead to ear pain, pressure, and discomfort, even when your ear itself is perfectly healthy.

Treatment for TMJ Ear Pain

At Point Richmond Dental Studio, we can help in relieving TMJ-related ear pain. Treatment options may include:

  • Oral appliances (nightguards or splints) to reduce jaw tension
  • BOTOX® or other neurotoxin injections to relax overactive muscles
  • Trigger point therapy & dry needling
  • Muscle relaxation techniques
  • Postural adjustments & lifestyle changes
  • TMJ Neck Pain

If you suffer from facial pain, jaw pain, or headaches, tight and sore neck muscles may be contributing to the problem. Your neck muscles support your jaw and head posture, so when they become overworked or inflamed, they can trigger jaw dysfunction and pain.

What Causes TMJ Neck Pain?

  • Tense & overworked neck muscles
  • Poor posture affecting the jaw and bite alignment
  • Referred pain from TMJ inflammation
  • Persistent nighttime teeth clenching or grinding

Over time, this muscle tension can activate trigger points, causing referred pain in the jaw, face, and neck. It can also lead to jaw locking, clicking, or popping.

How We Can Help

If your neck pain hasn’t improved with traditional treatment, it may be related to TMJ dysfunction. Our treatment options include:

  • Custom oral appliances to reduce jaw strain
  • BOTOX® or other neurotoxin injections to relax tight muscles
  • Trigger point therapy for pain relief
  • Postural correction & physical therapy techniques
  • Sleep therapy & stress management strategies

Find Relief from TMJ Ear & Neck Pain

If you’re struggling with unexplained ear or neck pain, Point Richmond Dental Studio can help. Call us at (510) 233-4470 to schedule an appointment today.