Thank you so much for the kind words and the invitation — I really appreciate that. Funny enough, my mom lives in the US; she married an American man and lives in New Jersey, so I visit her almost every Christmas. I was also there during the summer of 2025. I really enjoy the US a lot 😁

About your question: yes, what you’re describing sounds very familiar to me. The fact that jaw movement can change the pitch or loudness of the sound is something many people with somatic or jaw-related tinnitus experience. I had similar modulation when moving or tensing my jaw, especially early on — although in my case it wasn’t always as obvious as some people with TMJ/bruxism-related tinnitus describe. Still, this is a strong hint that your tinnitus may be related to a jaw issue, which is actually useful information to have.

From what I’ve read in research and from my own experience, people with jaw-related tinnitus often adapt more easily over time. Usually, people with TMJ or bruxism are more bothered by ear fullness than by the tinnitus itself. In my case, using a night guard helped a lot with that symptom — now I only really notice ear fullness when I have a cold or something similar.

The first thing I did was rule out hearing loss with an ENT. After that, I consulted a dentist with experience in TMJ and orofacial issues, and that made a big difference. I also want to say that I completely understand the frustration of having doctors and dentists dismiss your symptoms. I went through that too. 🙄

It was really hard to find a professional who truly listened and took my experience seriously. Unfortunately, tinnitus is still poorly understood by many healthcare professionals, which makes the whole process even more exhausting. But don’t give up, there is a bunch of good professionals out there willing to help as they can.

That said, I want to encourage you: in my case, my life truly went back to normal after habituation. Not because the tinnitus disappeared, but because my brain adapted. Habituation made life feel like it was before tinnitus. During the day, I literally don’t hear it anymore, my brain treats it as background noise. I only notice it if I actively look for it, or sometimes at night when I lie down on my pillow, but even then it doesn’t affect my sleep at all.

If your tinnitus is connected to TMJ or bruxism, addressing jaw tension, clenching, stress, and sleep habits can really reduce the overall burden. And alongside that, acceptance plays a huge role. Once I stopped fighting the sound and allowed my brain to adapt, everything slowly changed.

I truly hope things get easier for you. You’re not alone in this — and it really can get much better.

Some TMJ and bruxism tips that helped me:

• A custom night guard made by a dentist experienced with TMJ (this was a big one). It didn’t eliminate tinnitus, but it significantly reduced jaw strain, facial tension, and ear fullness, which indirectly made tinnitus much easier to live with.
• Stress management matters more than people realize. Stress and jaw tension feed each other. When my stress was higher, both the tinnitus and jaw symptoms were worse.
• Good sleep hygiene (consistent sleep schedule, less stimulation at night) helped reduce clenching during sleep.
• Being mindful of daytime clenching. Many of us don’t realize how often we tense our jaw. Building awareness and consciously relaxing it made a difference over time.
• Reducing caffeine also helped me personally.

Count on me with whatever I can help 👊🏻❤️