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Feel clicking when i open and close my jaw. like bones are rubbing each other and moving out and back into their place. no pain.what is it, cure or me?

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Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

TMJ: Tmj (temporomandibular joint disorder) you should be examined my an oromaxillofacial surgeon to evaluate what management is best for you.

Answered 2/18/2013

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A member asked:

Feel clicking when i open and close my jaw. like bones are rubbing each other and moving out and back into their place. no pain.what is it, cure or me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

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