Anyone dealing with this? I had a massive 1-1.5 mth long ear infection recently during a period of super high stress. After it resolved, I followed up with a ENT, who suggested that I might have TMJ. I had been told by my dentist in the past that I did have light grinding of my teeth, and that it looked like I clenched/ground my teeth at night.

Since meeting the ENT, I have noticed that my jaw does make a slight clicking sound on one side when opened, and I can feel my ear popping (on the same side as the click) when I open my jaw. No more ear problems or pain, though.

The brochure the doctor gave me basically recommended Motrin, rest, and ice as needed. What can I do about it if I do have TMJ? What are the long-term ramifications? Anything I should know?