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The left side of my face occasionally cracks. sometimes i'm able to open my mouth wide without any problems. ?

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Cracking tmj: Hi YAbbas, if by "cracking" you mean a popping noise, then this is suspicious for temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Causes usually include trauma, behavioral factors, posture, ticks,and dental structure. It can be diagnosed easily by your doctor. Treatment is based around limiting pain. Your doctor should advise you on the best non-pharmacologic treatments to start.

Answered 8/9/2016

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