A clicking, popping, or cracking sound in your jaw isn’t usually a cause for concern, but it can occasionally signify an underlying condition, like arthritis or myofascial pain syndrome/ “Jaw cracking ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

Chewing, or mastication, is thought to impact jawbone structure as bone is continually reconstructed along with alterations in mechanical load. However, the underlying mechanisms are unknown. In a new ...