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Overview. 1  A slipped disc in your jaw can cause painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related problems, including a âpoppingâ noise that originates inside the jaw joint. 2  Friction is a massage exercise. 3  The jaw stretching exercise may relieve tension in tight jaw muscles forced out of position.
Try to avoid big yawns, as this can make things worse. In brief: Jaw cracking. While it is common for the jaw to crack and pop, this is something that should be checked by a dentist. This may progress to a painful condition so get it checked. Try to avoid big yawns, as this can make things worse.