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While i swallow my saliva, for the past 2 months there is a clicking sound or somewhat like that..especially when i put my head down(look down)pls help?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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Could be TMJ/TMD: Any other symptoms- ears, etc. If this continues, i would first see an ENT dr.

Answered 11/19/2020

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A member asked:

While i swallow my saliva, for the past 2 months there is a clicking sound or somewhat like that..especially when i put my head down(look down)pls help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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