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popping jaw

by anvanc, Apr 20, 2008 04:15PM

my 9 month old has recently discovered that he can pop his jaw and does it often. Is this common or do I need to worry about it?

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by scottma, Apr 20, 2008 11:12PM

To: anvanc

Does pop refer to dislocate the jaw joint? If it is ,an collagen disease known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome comes to my mind. Seeing medical professionals is advised.

by debbieg54, May 01, 2008 04:47PM

To: anvanc

I have been able to "pop" (not dislocate) my jaw as long as I can remember. I am 54 yeears old now and have never ever had a problem with it. Most people think that I should have headaches atthe very least but the poppinhg causes no pain what so ever. It pops involuntarily when I yawn, and some times even when I eat or talk. My dentist doesn't understand it but accepts it as "normal" for me..

I would just make sure your pediatrician is aware of it so that it can monitored.

Not to worry......

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