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Jaw muscles pain. Not able to open mouth

2017-06-09 06:55:20
Not able to open mouth widely after wisdom tooth extraction done before almost a month now. Pain and swelling in side of face when chewing big bite and yawning.
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Get some routine muscle relaxants nd physiotherapy done for mouth opening....ur problem should get easily solved...though it will take some efforts to do that...
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Visit the dentist

Answered2017-06-09 07:03:46

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Kindly consult with oral and maxillofacial surgeon soon , there will be a chance of infection after surgery , need to examine and treat accordingly , better to have one x ray too.
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Need to consult oral and maxillofacial surgeon soon
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Rinse with warm salt water 3-4 times daily

Answered2017-06-09 07:01:17

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