Living with your cellphone glued to your ear has now been linked to tinnitus. No, the ringing you may hear is not another call coming in but is a persistent noise or buzzing in the ears called tinnitus. Studies are now showing that people who have been using cellphones for at least four years for 10 minutes a day are hearing ringing in their ears. The risk of developing this incredibly annoying condition increases 70% if you are in the cellphone user group.

Ten to fifteen percent of adults have tinnitus and while most doctors tell their patients to live with the condition because there is no cure, Dr. Mehmet Oz suggests that anyone afflicted with tinnitus get a total medical and dental exam because tinnitus can sometimes signal other problems, including jaw disorders. Dr. Oz feels that eliminating them can eliminate the noise.

The doctor is correct in pointing out that jaw problems such as TMJ disorders can cause tinnitus. Many of our TMJ patients report hearing ringing or chirping in their ears and often report a feeling of “fullness” in their ears. The good news is that TMJ problems can be treated. Your Columbus, Ohio treatment center for TMJ problems is StoneRidge Dental Care where Dr. Mark Levy will put his advanced LVI neuromuscular training to work diagnosing and treating your TMJ disorder.

If you are experiencing tinnitus, headaches, jaw clicking, facial or neck pain please contact us today at 614-476-6696 to schedule your consultation.