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Why when i open my mouth wide i hear a crack and i feel my jawbones like they are leaving from their position?
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Have it looked into: The temporal mandibular joint...(jaw joint) is a very complex joint...."cracking" of any joint is usually just the result of breaking of the surface tension of the synovial fluid of the joint. If it bothers you , or there is a malocclusioni or deformity or residual pain, i would suggest that you have it evaluated by your family doc or dentist...
Answered 12/29/2016
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