Tinnitus
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Can you develop Tinnitus from dental surgery? I had dental surgery 10 years ago and developed Tinnitus a short while after the operation and still have it today!
Thanks!
Thanks for your inquiry.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. There are many things that can lead up to or cause tinnitus. Some of these causes can include hearing loss due to excessive loud noises which can be job related. Diseases such as Meniere’s disease can be a cause. Toxic heavy metals such as mercury and lead exposure will set off tinnitus. Medications such as aspirin, NSAID’s, and antibiotics have been implicated in causing tinnitus. As you can see there are many things that can cause your problem. These are all non-dental causes and these are just a few of them.
Dentally, temporal mandibular disease has been implicated as a cause of tinnitus. I have no idea what type of dental surgery that you have had. My suggestion is for you to get a thorough evaluation by a physician and dentist. Hopefully, they will be able to help you out.
Dale J. Brant, DDS
Charles Campbell, DDS
888.790.0309
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.
Can you develop Tinnitus from dental surgery? I had dental surgery 10 years ago and developed Tinnitus a short while after the operation and still have it today!
Thanks!
Thanks for your inquiry.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. There are many things that can lead up to or cause tinnitus. Some of these causes can include hearing loss due to excessive loud noises which can be job related. Diseases such as Meniere’s disease can be a cause. Toxic heavy metals such as mercury and lead exposure will set off tinnitus. Medications such as aspirin, NSAID’s, and antibiotics have been implicated in causing tinnitus. As you can see there are many things that can cause your problem. These are all non-dental causes and these are just a few of them.
Dentally, temporal mandibular disease has been implicated as a cause of tinnitus. I have no idea what type of dental surgery that you have had. My suggestion is for you to get a thorough evaluation by a physician and dentist. Hopefully, they will be able to help you out.
Dale J. Brant, DDS
Charles Campbell, DDS
888.790.0309
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