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When i press my right cheekbone just in front of my ear it makes a click sound. it doesnt pain neither when i wide open my mouth or pres cheekbone?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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TMJ: You probably have a slightly loose joint. If no pain, don't need to do anything. If it starts to hurt, see someone. Don't spend a lot of your time testing for pain or you might cause a problem!

Answered 1/16/2019

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A member asked:

When i press my right cheekbone just in front of my ear it makes a click sound. it doesnt pain neither when i wide open my mouth or pres cheekbone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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