How do you know your ear pain is caused by TMJ issues and not another cause of earaches, like ear or sinus infections?

You may hear crackling or popping in your ear if you have a middle ear infection ... and this can also cause a buildup. Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) attaches your jawbone to your skull.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Pain behind the ear could be related to the ear itself or nearby structures that share a nerve supply with the ear. There are several possible causes of pain ...

Dr. Ciro Cabal specializes in providing patients with lasting relief from TMJ pain, a condition that can significantly impact one's quality of life ...