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My jaw keeps popping/cracking. what does this mean?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMD: This is a result of the internal disc in one or both of your tmjoints getting trapped as you open and\or close your mouth. See a dentist with extensive training and experience treating patients who have temporomandibular joint dysfunction for some palliative and conservative treatment suggestions.

Answered 12/10/2013

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