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My jaw is always cracking everytime i open it. i am starting to get migraines and painkillers don't work. what else can i do?

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Dr. Bruce Terry answered

Specializes in Endodontics

TMJ: It sounds like you might have a problem with your tempromandibular joint tmj. You may need a nightguard.

Answered 7/12/2013

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