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I yawned and heard a rip sound in my jaw near my ear, never happened before, am i okay?? should i open my mouth? drs say i don't have tmj?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Sounds OK: When you yawn, you open your mouth much wider than you normally do. The sound of the joint "popping " is loud because it's right next to your ear. If there's no pain, everything's probably alright.

Answered 7/27/2018

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