The sound heard with tinnitus varies. Ringing is common, but it can also sound like roaring, buzzing, crackling, or other sounds. Dysfunction of your temporomandibular joint, called TMJ ...

or cartilage in the TMJ can cause tinnitus symptoms. "The tension in the jaw is physically connected with the ear, which may 'choke off' certain sounds going to the brain," Kupfer says.

Often, tinnitus is a sign of an underlying medical condition, like an ear infection, ear blockage, TMJ, recent upper respiratory infection or a head or neck injury. Moreover, certain medications ...