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What Can Ripping Sound While Chewing, Jaw Feels Dislocated Mean ?
this doesnt happen all the time but few times are definitely enough to scare me. first, i heard some kind of ripping sound when i chew. second, my jaw feels kind of tight. third, sometimes when i chew, i dont know how to say but it feels like i dislocated my jaw.. i have to try to move it left and right but after a short while same thing happen again. please help me :(
Hi, from history it seems that you might be having lax TMJ muscles or sub laxation of TMJoint giving rise typical this problem. Consult oral surgeon and get examined. Avoid chewing hard things. Avoid wide opening your mouth. Keep your hand on TM joint while yawning. Ok and take care.
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What Can Ripping Sound While Chewing, Jaw Feels Dislocated Mean ?
Hi, from history it seems that you might be having lax TMJ muscles or sub laxation of TMJoint giving rise typical this problem. Consult oral surgeon and get examined. Avoid chewing hard things. Avoid wide opening your mouth. Keep your hand on TM joint while yawning. Ok and take care.