The sound of the bones in your cheeks when you open your mouth wide may be a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD).
Temporomandibular joint disorder is a general term for a group of diseases, mainly manifested as joint opening and closing popping, joint pain, jaw movement abnormalities, some patients also have tinnitus and other symptoms. This disease often occurs in adolescents, its etiology is not completely clear, mainly and mental psychological factors, factors, joint anatomical factors and other factors.
At present, conservative treatment is preferred for temporomandibular joint disorders (joint cushion, physical therapy, intra-articular drug treatment); then dental alignment, orthodontic treatment, etc.; when the above programs do not work well, surgical treatment will be chosen.
It is recommended to go to the stomatology department of regular hospitals for consultation, and choose the appropriate treatment plan according to the condition after examination by the physician.