A member asked:

Is it safe to crack one's jaw all the time?

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Dr. Robert Eckelson answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Not really: Your are snapping the ligaments and tendons which support your jaw and prevent it from moving out of a comfortable range of motion. When they get lax, the joint doesn't function as well as it once did and can lead to more discomfort and reduction in jaw movement.

Answered 10/3/2016

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