why does my jaw pop? (might need an expert for this)?
83700
The popping sound is called crepitus. Most of the population has some kind of TMD disorder. TMD is a disorder of your TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint). You should see your family dentist. He will refer you to an OS (Oral Surgeon) If you do not have a family dentist, call and schedule an appointment with an OS. You are probably grinding and or clenching your teeth and causing extra stress on your muscle, However, there are other factors that cause TMD. Hope this helps.
788065
it could be a case of a simple anatomic asymmetry. however, it may also be a case of cranial nerve pathology. it may involve your facial nerve which is mainly responsible for your muscles for facial expression. also, it may involve your trigeminal nerve which supplies sensation to the anterior part of the head and skin of the face and some muscles for mastication. \ni suggest you see your doctor soon so that you can be evaluated and advised regarding your problem.
773260
I'd go see a doctor.  Could be an involuntary response with muscles tightening up.  Could be infection, yeast or others.
772140
Yes I do it too! Only mine sounds like a loud gurgle type sound in my throat. I hardly every burb but make this sound instead and it's quite embarrassing when it happens around other people and they're like "um what was that?" I just had a son 8 mths ago and after he finishes his bottle he'll do it too sometimes. I was so excited that he got this from me! I am not alone anymore!\n\nYou have to admit, it is pretty cool!!! If I drink pop I can do it over and over just by kind of swallowing a bit and trying to burp. You can feel a little "bubble" in your throat that slowly comes up to make the noise, so weird!
781055
Sounds suspiciously like tetanus to me!\n\nIf you have cut yourself and are experiencing Jaw or any other spasms, GET TO A & E IMMEDIATELY! The locality of the wound is not as important as these following symptoms you describe.
248388
There is a slight amount of gas in the joints that builds over a short period of time.  The "pop" is what you hear when the gas is released from the joints.
19593
I would have it checked out by your local othopedic specialist. It could be something serious, or like your boyfriend said, a bone spur.
634088
Sounds like TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint, Abnormalities. You need to see a dental surgeon ASAP. This will get worse if left alone, however is curable if dealt with right away.\n\nGood Luck
843023
Dr. Drew on LOve Line says that it is probably normal muscle spasms..........i have experienced this once or twice myself and , yes, it is weird! try massaging them a little when it happens.
846345
Do you have TMJ? Ask someone if you grind your teeth at night and see if you catch yourself doing it during the day, when you're nervous. Do you clench your teeth?\nA dentist would want to give you a bite guard to wear at night to save wear on your teeth, if you do have it.\nA doctor would more than likely prescribe a muscle relaxer to start with.
1028747
Go to your doctor now..do not mess about with your mouth any longer. Keep up your fluids too it is important..get going NOW
319307
My boyfriends mom is a physical therapist to the elderly and has told me that this is a total old wives tail.  Basically the popping just removes air from between parts of the knuckles.  She did however say it may cause your knuckles to swell over time and become enlarged as you age.  But a little popping is actually good and is an almost relieving sensation.  So pop away, just not too much!
1132009
I'm sorry to hear about your trouble but when you ask "what is this?", you're asking for a diagnosis.  Only a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant who has examined you in person can make a diagnosis.  If anyone here offers one, ignore it.  Your dentist (what's a dental specialist???) says your mouth is fine, your doctor says your mouth is fine.   But if you truly feel that something is wrong, return to your doctor.  You're not the first this has happened to - bumps on palate.  By any chance did you take Doxycyline?
193320
Always best advice is to see your physician. Sounds as though it could be post nasal drip....your sinuses draining into your oro-pharynx.
726313
i have TMJ andwear a bite gaurd at night.  now that you know - explain when you go in for procedures.  had an extraction - #19 and man did i have to open wide.  had to stop a couple times as i felt it locking up.  then you're shot in the back for the lower teeth it hits right in a large nerve - it can cause the problems and the nerve/muscle (depending on wher eit  was hit) might take a while to recover.  try warm compresses and also getting a bite gaurd from KMart - in the sporting goods section.  it might help alleviate some of the clenching at night and thus losen your jaw without the cortizone shot.  i'mleary of the shots as once you start sometimes some people then need more....\n\nGood Luck!!
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I don't know what causes it, but it isn't good for you.  You probably have TMD, so go to the dentist and see if you can get him/her to make you a mouth guard.\n \nWhy do you keep asking this question?  Christy answered it well the first time you asked.\n\nI will repeat- You may have some kind of malocclusion maybe you should go to an orthodontist.  \nYou can go to a regular dentist and have him make you a mouth guard for when you sleep.  Do you get headaches?  If you do you should tell the dentist, it will help with your diagnosis.
909531
Man, EVERYone says "wisdom teeth crowd the others" and in dental school the party line was that this doesn't happen.  But it's like all the UFO sightings...if enough people make the claim, you begin to wonder!\n\n(the other one that keeps me scratching my head is the "My teeth were fine till I had two kids; the baby must have sucked the calcium out of my teeth!"  don't even get me started..)\n\nAnyway, your teeth generally follow the arch they are in due to light constant pressure from your lips and your tongue.  Therefore, IF the wis. teeth are pushing them, if you remove them, your musculature should have a corrective effect.\n\nOn the other hand, teeth generally tend to "drift" to the front and the middle, so once there they may want to stay.\n\nConsult an orthodontist, perhaps.  Good luck!!