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Jaw makes a clicking sound when opening and closing mouth. also pain behind left ear when biting down on something. what could it be?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Jaw clicking: most likely a condition called TMJ. better see your dentist

Dr Gallia and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/18/2019

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ: TMJ disorder. See oral surgeon or TMJ specialist of problem persists and is troublesome.

Answered 10/10/2016

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A member asked:

Jaw makes a clicking sound when opening and closing mouth. also pain behind left ear when biting down on something. what could it be?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Gallia and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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