Can an Overbite Cause Tinnitus?

Discussion in 'Support' started by IAmCalifornia, Nov 10, 2017.

    1. IAmCalifornia
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      IAmCalifornia Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Pennsylvania
      Tinnitus Since:
      this year
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      i wish i knew
      Can an overbite cause tinnitus? With teeth grinding??

      I think I might get braces!!
       
    2. lucluc
      Fine

      lucluc Member

      Location:
      UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      October 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Unknown
      I'm no expert at all but my T started about 4 days after my braces got put on, now that could be a complete coincidence as I also had a cold at the time (which may have been the cause) but just wanted to share.
      After talking to my orthodontist, he seemed skeptical that my brace was the cause and said he'd never come across that before- but then again my dentist said it actually could be!
      I've heard teeth grinding can definitely cause tinnitus, so maybe braces would be a good option, but just be aware that they might be the opposite!
       
    3. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Meniere's Disease
      Yes it can.
      You need to see a Maxillofacial specialist whom can do xrays etc to see what can be done for you.
      Love glynis
       
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    4. MonstercatMusic
      Caffeine

      MonstercatMusic Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      08/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Middle Ear Infection
      Hijacking the thread sorry :)
      I had braces for a few months before my T, my T came on after an ear infection. Loud in my right ear, only just audiable in my left sometimes. Would braces have anything to do with it?
       
    5. lucluc
      Fine

      lucluc Member

      Location:
      UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      October 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Unknown
      I would say if you had an ear infection that would be the likely cause but again, not an expert at all. I'm not sure if a brace would exacerbate the problem or not, maybe ask your orthodontist?
      The theory my dentist had as to how braces can cause tinnitus is that they can change the alignment of your jaw, and if this in any way causes pressure on the auditory nerve, it can cause T. However, my T is bilateral and it sounds like yours is too, so i'm not sure how both sides could simultaneously be under pressure. Sorry I couldn't be more help, i'm pretty new to all this!
       
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