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What does it mean when your jaw makes a popping sound when you are moving it or eating?
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Disk out: TMJ (jaw joint) disk out of position No problem if you have no other symptoms like jaw pain, painful chewing, limited oral opening, head/neck pain. If you have or develop these other symptoms, see a TMJ expert.
Answered 7/9/2015
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