Hi All - I am a 42 years old male from India based in Australia. I had the habit of chewing tobacco and Smoking for a long time which I stopped 8 years ago. I have symptoms of OSMF with primary symptom being my mouth opening for last 8 years also occasionally short ear pains.

I have pain in my cheeks mostly when I am stressed and try to open too much. I can open my mouth up to 38 mm now. For the last few weeks the rigidity has increased. I also feel that my ear are full and have tinnitus. The tinnitus is only when everything is silent.

I have shown my self to a GP and she checked my ears and suggested that I have too much wax. And has given ear drops.

Can anyone advice if tinnitus and hearing issues could be because of OSMF ?