What's with the popping?

[TheVintageBug]

I don't have to open my mouth that wide but it seems when I take a bite of food..nothing out of the ordinary, I get this pretty loud popping noise that seems to be my jaw. Why would that be? It just started about a week ago. Any sugestions? It doesn't hurt but it seems really loud when I hear it.

 

[Devolution]

I don't know how old you are, but as we age ALL of our joints exhibit signs of wear and tear. I'm glad you're having no pain, however, in time you may have problems. My advice would be to talk to your dentist. There are ways to prevent any permanent damage to the jaw such as retainer-like devices worn at night to hold the jaw in place so there's no grinding of teeth or flexing the jaw muscles. Good luck to you!
Soibhan

 

[Julius S]

Hmm. I just don't know why all of a sudden I get that popping sound just on the one side though.