The OPTISMILE Podcast 63 - Why does my jaw click and is it a problem?
Introduction
In Episode 63 of Save Your Money, Save Your Teeth, Dr Clifford Yudelman discusses the common concern of jaw clicking—what causes it, when it’s harmless and when it requires attention, and how to manage it effectively without incurring unnecessary treatment costs.
**00:01:47 – ** What exactly is jaw clicking, and why does it happen?
Jaw clicking is an audible “pop” or “click” that arises from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a ball-and-socket joint connecting the mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone of the skull. Within this joint sits a small articular disc of…
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