Why Are My Ears Ringing?

“See a dentist!”

A TMJ (temperomandibular joint) disorder occurs where the jawbone connects to the skull—not inside the ear—but it can still cause you to hear abnormal sounds. “In my standard interview with patients, I ask, have you had any dental work done? Are you having troubles with your jaw?” says Kinden. “For those, the dentist can actually help figure it out.”