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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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Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

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...

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Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

Why when i open my mouth wide i hear a crack and i feel my jawbones like they are leaving from their position?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

Dr Ali agreed

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