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Jaw click sound
Whenever I open my mouth wide, my jaw gives click sound . However it does not happen in case of chewing/eating.
Please see: I have orthodontic braces
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Consult a oral and maxillofacial surgeon .
The clicking sound may be due to malocclusion , or any problem in the TMJ joint.
A consultation is required if it is due to malocclusion the braces treatment will cure it .
If not a TMJ scan has to be taken and treatment accordingly will be done.
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Consult an oral surgeon.
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Hello the clicking sound comes from TMJ joint the mandible connects .misalignment causes it.better avoid opening wide and while yawning give suport the jaw.address your concerns to orthodontist.during treatment. Take consultation oral surgeon for better diagnosis. And treatment.
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tm j x-ray required to identify misalignment.
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Hi, the joint where this sound comes from is called the Temporomandibular Joint. Causes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding, poor posture, stress, arthritis and gum chewing.
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Please consult a good Oral surgeon or a TMJ specialist.
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