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Braces- weird clicking/cracking sound whenever i open and close my mouth, help?

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Where?: If from jaw joint may be tmj, inform your orthodontic specialist. If from your mouth you have a loose or broken brace, inform your orthodontic specialist.

Answered 1/13/2014

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