Can Cracked Teeth And Swollen Gums Cause Ear Pressure And

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2020

Question: Can cracked teeth and swollen gums cause ear pressure and ringing in the ears? Should I go to a dentist or an ear/nose and throat specialist first?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the healthcare services. Cracked teeth and swollen gums can cause ringing sound and ear pressure. You need to review with dentist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (40 hours later)

Can this endanger my hearing?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Any TM joint or dental problem may cause eustachian tube dysfunction b

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Any TM joint or dental problem may cause eustachian tube dysfunction but it's very unlikely to damage the hearing. Take steam inhalation and saline nasal spray solspre to keep eustachian tube patent. No need to worry.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad