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Jaw hurts when i yawn. been ongoing for 6 months. can hear a crackling type sound from jaw too when i yawn. no current health problems?

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Jaw dropping: Symptoms are consistent with something called TMJ. It comes from malalignment yet you all and joint where it opens. Best to have this evaluated by either the dentist or ENT physician. Maybe something very simple which requires an adjustment which can be done in an office or may require an orthodontic brace. Have you had any injury to the area? Have you been grinding your teeth? The sooner you are evaluated the easier it will be to correct the problem

Answered 3/26/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ: TMJ. Jaw joint. Complex problem See TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

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