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Can Tooth Extraction Cause Jaws To Pop?
About a year ago, my jaw began to pop. I do not experience any pain because of it; however, it is audible, and I ve become very self-conscience of it! In the late 70s, I had braces on the top teeth only. The orthodontist extracted a few teeth at that time. I think I heard someone say that the tooth extraction was not necessary and might be the root of the problem. Is this serious? What can be done to correct the problem?
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Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Dental extractions doesnot cause jaw to pop but in case if you find discomfort you can visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon once.
Upon temporomandibular joint examination it can be detected for the exact cause.
sometimes impacted teeth can cause this problem.
Therefore please take a diagnostic x ray too.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Dental extractions doesnot cause jaw to pop but in case if you find discomfort you can visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon once.
Upon temporomandibular joint examination it can be detected for the exact cause.
sometimes impacted teeth can cause this problem.
Therefore please take a diagnostic x ray too.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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