Can a cavity cause ear problems?

Question

Can a cavity cause ear problems?

Answer 1

Im not sure if it can, but it happened to me and it ended up being TMJ disorder (temporomandibular joint).  I started getting a throbbing pain that I was sure was a toothache or ear ache....I couldnt pinpoint exactly where it was.  It felt like ear pain, or maybe a wisdom tooth coming in and ended up being muscular spasms in my jaw from clenching and grinding when I sleep.  

Feel around in front of your ear and around your jawline for sore spots, thats a good indication of TMJ issues.  Also, sore spots on your head........this is because those same muscles extend from your jaw up into your scalp.  

You might want to see a dentist that specializes in TMJ or a Neuromuscular dentist.

Answer 2

Definitely and it has happened to me.

Answer 3

If the cavity is accompanied by an infection, it can spread to your ears. Have both the tooth and the ear checked out.

Answer 4

Yes. Because ur ear canal and jaw is so close together a toothache can cause ear problems or vice versa!!!

Answer 5

not every cavity can cause ear problems, if its close to the pulp (tooth nerve), it may, if and infection develops aroungd a tooth (specially upper tooth) may affect the ear, if the jaw joint has a problem, its more close to the ear and most jaw join prolems affects ears massively