i pop my jaw on purpose,kind of like when i pop my knuckles sometimes i even pop my jaw without even reallizin
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I used to do that, and then I started getting some jaw pain! The best thing to do is try to keep yourself from doing it as much as possible, and don't do things that are going to "provoke" the jaw popping, like chewing gum, or eating really chewy or tough food. Wearing a special mouthguard or sports mouthguard at night (sleeping in it) will help if you're also grinding your teeth.\n\nIf you start getting pain along with the popping, it COULD be TMJ, but my pain just went away with I stopped popping my jaw as much as possible. If you think it's TMJ, you can see your doctor or dentist, and they can make you a special custom mouthguard to sleep in or possibly wear during the day.
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!
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It will help you to teach your jaw where a comfortable resting spot is. I'm a huge clincher & I will catch myself during the day & I will move my jaw to where my night guard has me at.  I've noticed a big difference.
876646
You seem to be sharing a very natural process. It is not weird and most people do it but deny it.
477512
My BF does that to me...it feels good but i get embarrassed when he does it and i totally freeze up. LOL!!!
891804
Most of the time. I fail to do so sometimes, as it is only natural.
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.
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I spoke to a Dr. recently about this and he gave me am article about it............NO it is not it is an old myth, about arthritis and knuckles getting larger, the cracking sound that is heard is only gasses in the joint and by cracking them it just releases the gas...and then when the gas refills the joint it can be popped again
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put a rubberband on your wrist and everytime you catch yourself doing it, pop yourself!
184702
one of my friends always does it when he puts on weight and he looses it pretty quickly.i havent tried it myself though.
892405
i pretend theres something in my hair
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Sounds like TMJ.  You definately want to see a doctor about it.  He will most likely tell you to wear a mouth guard at night to prevent you from clenching your jaw while you are sleeping.
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It's possible you may have TMJ.  Consult a dentist and if necessary he or she will refer you to a TMJ specialist.
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I know how you feel.  i've never had any wisdom teeth pulled...but everytime I open my mouth more than half way it pops.  pop pop pop pop etc.  I can do it over and over and over and over again.  It doesn't hurt, but it is annoying because it is loud and I just want to open my mouth like a normal person.  I never asked if it was normal or not...but as long as it doesn't hurt i'm sure it's fine.  Mine is so loud other people can hear it when i open my mouth up too far...if you find out what causes it let me know!  (i don't go to dentists cuz i don't have insurance)
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If you haven't broken that habit, it would occur mostly when you're nervous and sometimes stress. But it can also occur as an automatic random impulse, whether you're bored or waiting for something (or both). It's the exact same thing as unconciously fidgeting your fingers and, to most girls who have/had braces, puffing up your cheeks.\n\nIt's simply a brain impulse while it's busy thinking of other stuff and ignores all other habitory, well, habits.
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I have no idea, but it happens every time I yawn LOL. I have seen people do it intentionally though.
461700
You're popping the air in the joints.