Yawning ends in a cracking sound frm the jaw which is not painful. This happens in big yawns when im stretching my jaw a little more than the usual stretch of mouth for eating etc
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Hi mam...
This is a usual one ...nothing to be worried
other reasons for jaw clicking:
** Grinding the teeth
** chewing gum regularly or excessively
**Nail_biting
**Clenching the jaw
**Bitting the check or lip
** Malocclusion
**Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (which is nothing but cartilage defect)
**Myofacial pain dysfunction sydrome..(Repetituve contraction overtime mainly in sports activity)
Home remedies:
**Avoid hard or crunchy food
**Relax jaw(keeping the mouth slightly open between teeth can relieve pressure on jaw)
**practice stress management(physical activity,deep breathing exercise,meditation)
** DONT OVEREXTEND JAW WHILE YAWNING
**keep good posture
**physio therapy like facil stretches or massages
Medical treatment:
** Analgesic, Antidepressant,muscle relaxant
**mouth guard for teeth grinding
**orthodontic treatment for malocclusion
**Transcutaneoyus electrical nerve stimulation
**laser therapy
**ultrasound therapy
** surgery
Next Steps
kindly visit dentistfor futhur consulation and management
Health Tips
Usually jaw clicking is a temporary condition that clears up with home remedies and changing life style.
People with jaw clicking persits,worsens, recurs or accompainex with pain or other symptoms should consult demtist immediately..
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Hi... Good morning... It seems you have tmj joint issue. It does not look severe. You need consultation with dentist who is able to deal with tmj. Dr can guide you for any x ray to be done. It's better to know if any further action required.
Its because of a temporomandibular joint disorder called internal derangement. you have to be very careful while stretching your mouth. don't over stretch while eating or yawning. keep your jaw supported with the help of your palm while doing such activities. you can also do a warm fermentation at the joint and if the problem continues please consult a oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
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