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What Causes Popping And Cracking Sensation In Jaw Area?

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

Question: I have seizures and have taken meds for 20+ years, Dilantin, but now they have changed the meds. I have a right jaw that pops, cracks and catches, where as some mild pain, but causing me not to be able to chew with closed mouth. Question, what kind of Dr. do I see for such? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
a dentist or ENT specialist should be seen

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.

From your description, it seems like a temperomandibular joint or TMJ dysfunction. You should visit dentist and if not possible an ENT specialist for this problem.

Hope this was useful. Let me know if you need any more information.

Regards

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