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A member asked:
How to know if my jaw is broken or tmj? it pops when i open wide.
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Cause???: You need to have an evaluation and diagnosis, including x-rays and possibly a mri. The cause of your problem is significant and how long you have been noticing the pop. It may be the articular disk that is displaced forward. Need to have more research. Let a specialist spend time with you, explain and give you options.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Likely TMJ: If your jaw was borken your bite would be off, you would have a lot of pain and likely some swelling. You also would have to have a history of trauma.
Answered 11/2/2012
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Not likely broken: When you hear a pop on opening it is likely caused by a displaced piece of cartilage within the joint. Having your dentist evaluate this for you would be a great first step.
Answered 12/3/2012
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TMJ: Sounds like TMJ. Broken jaw has different symptoms. See an oral surgeon.
Answered 3/18/2015
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