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Crackling sound on my left jawline
Whenever I wide open my mouth to eat or yawn, I find difficulty in doing so. There is a crackling / popping sound of the bones on my left jawline while doing so.
It happened a couple of years ago. I consulted a general physician. She gave me a strip of 3-4 tablets, and it was all okay. I do not remember the name of the tablet though.
Are the bones on my left jawline broken or something?
Kindly help me with this issue. Thank you Doctors.
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It might be due to tempero mandibular joint problems. Usually resolves with tablets . If not consult a maxillofacial surgeon.
Next Steps
take an OPG xray
consult with maxillofacial surgeon
Health Tips
avoid chewing hard food over affected side
local ice pack application
physiotherapy as advised by the doctor
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Usually it is a natural thing. But if it hurts pls consult an ENT surgeon.
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You need specific X-ray and medicines complete cure Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Kindly consult a dentist or a faciomaxillary doctor.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Nothing to worry.. its because of subluxation of TM joint. If no sound now, means joint has become normal..
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
You may have a subtle instability at your jaw joint.. This should be checked clinically and then treated.. Try avoid chewing hard on that affected side.. Proper clinical examination and then treatment can solve your problem.
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