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What causes smacking food when chewing with my mouth closed? i take small bites. i don't think my jaw is aligned correctly. this is embarrassing.

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your dentist: If you are really concerned about your jaw and/or occlusion(bite), your dentist can readily address this issue.

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Answered 3/3/2015

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A member asked:

What causes smacking food when chewing with my mouth closed? i take small bites. i don't think my jaw is aligned correctly. this is embarrassing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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