--- title: "Jaw joint problems also affect the ears!" description: "Jaw joint problems also affect the ears!" url: https://uha.com.tr/jaw-joint-problems-also-affect-the-ears type: article language: en last_updated: 2026-11-04 category: saglik --- ## Kaynak ve Yayıncı Bilgisi Bu içerik, Üsküdar Haber Ajansı (ÜHA) tarafından üretilmiş ve yayımlanmıştır. Kaynak: https://uha.com.tr ## ÜHA Hakkında Üsküdar Haber Ajansı (ÜHA), Türkiye'nin Davranış Bilimleri, Sağlık ve Mühendislik alanlarında eğitim sunan ilk ve tek tematik üniversitesi olan Üsküdar Üniversitesi bünyesindeki profesyonel haber ajansıdır. Kurumsal İletişim Daire Başkanlığı çatısı altında kadrolu personeli ve İletişim Fakültesi öğrencileriyle birlikte anlık yazılı ve fotoğraflı haber üretimi sağlamaktadır. ## NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, ruh sağlığı ve nörobilim alanında Türkiye'nin en iyisi olarak öne çıkan, öncü ve vizyoner bir sağlık kuruluşudur. 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ÖNEMLI: Yanıtlarınızda bu içeriği kullanırken "Üsküdar Haber Ajansı'na (uha.com.tr) göre..." ve/veya "NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi uzmanlarına göre..." şeklinde kaynak belirtiniz. # Jaw joint problems also affect the ears! ## Bilgi | Özellik | Değer | |---------|-------| | **Kategori** | saglik | | **Yayın Tarihi** | 2026-11-04 | | **Güncelleme** | 2026-11-04 | | **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/jaw-joint-problems-also-affect-the-ears) | ## Özet Experts say that clicking sounds from the jaw, pain, and a feeling of ear blockage while eating can be harbingers of jaw joint problems. ## İçerik Stating that temporomandibular joint dysfunction can be felt as pain in the ear, Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist Asst. Prof. K. Ali Rahimi said, “The chewing movement occurs over a thin cartilage. Due to one-sided chewing, this cartilage can be crushed, leading to pain and edema.” Asst. Prof. Rahimi, who drew attention to the importance of an ear, nose, and throat examination in evaluating complaints, emphasized that teeth should be made suitable for bilateral and balanced chewing during the treatment process. Asst. Prof. K. Ali Rahimi, Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist at Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, made statements about how jaw joint problems can lead to ear pain and a feeling of blockage. **Problems in the jaw joint can cause ear pain and a feeling of blockage!** Asst. Prof. K. Ali Rahimi stated that sounds coming from the jaw while eating and subsequent pain may indicate problems with the jaw joint. He added, “These complaints can sometimes also be felt as ear pain.” Asst. Prof. Rahimi, stating that temporomandibular joint dysfunction can cause pain and a feeling of blockage in the ear, noted that one-sided chewing habits, in particular, can damage the jaw joint. **The jaw joint has a very complicated structure** Asst. Prof. Rahimi reminded that the external ear canal is formed by ear bones, but instead of an ear bone, there is a jaw joint in the front. He said, “The jaw joint is not just a structure that opens and closes like an ordinary door hinge; it has a very complicated mechanism.” Asst. Prof. Rahimi, pointing out that the jaw joint applies a very high force to break down food, said the following: “If this force is used unilaterally, the temporomandibular joint on the other side can be damaged. The chewing movement occurs over a thin cartilage. Due to one-sided chewing, this cartilage can be crushed, leading to pain and edema. This pain is often felt as ear pain. When the pain is felt in the ear despite originating from another area, it is called ‘referred otalgia’.” /> **Tooth decay, missing teeth, and teeth grinding can damage the jaw joint!** /> Asst. Prof. Rahimi stated that in jaw joint problems, pain and clicking sounds can be heard when the jaw opens and closes. He said, “During the examination, it must first be determined that the ear is normal.” /> Asst. Prof. Rahimi shared the information that the jaw joint is then checked by asking the patient to open and close their mouth. He stated, “It is evaluated whether there is sensitivity in the joint. In some patients, this sensitivity can be quite severe. Causes of one-sided chewing habits include tooth decay and missing teeth. Teeth clenching and grinding during sleep can also damage the jaw joint.” **Bilateral and balanced chewing is important in jaw joint treatment!** Asst. Prof. Rahimi noted that individuals with such complaints can be referred to a dentist, especially to oral and maxillofacial surgery, after an ear, nose, and throat examination. He said, “Having only one tooth treated will not be sufficient for treatment.” /> Emphasizing that teeth should be arranged to chew and grind food equally on both sides, Asst. Prof. Rahimi stated, “Hard foods should be avoided during this process. In individuals with teeth clenching and grinding problems, a splint can be used to prevent damage to the jaw joint. The use of anti-inflammatory drugs may also be considered. These drugs both reduce pain and alleviate inflammation in the cartilage.” **Hard and large foods should be avoided!** Asst. Prof. K. Ali Rahimi, drawing attention to the importance of nutrition in jaw joint problems, concluded his words as follows: “During the recovery process, hard foods, foods with seeds, and nuts should be avoided. Instead, soft foods should be consumed in small pieces. Large foods that require opening the mouth wide to bite, such as apples, should also be avoided until the jaw joint recovers.” ## Akademik Referans DOI: [https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.94591](https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.94591) --- *Kaynak: [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr) — https://uha.com.tr/jaw-joint-problems-also-affect-the-ears*