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Jaw pain .cant open mouth

2016-02-10 05:37:28
Dear Sir From the past two days im unable to open my mouth, i cant even put the brush inside my mouth or eat properly. Whenever i try to extend and open my mouth there is a severe pain in the right side of the jaw .even while bending my tongue inside the mouth it pains. plz help
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Immediately consult an ENT Specialist. .it may b quinsy.may need immediate surgical procedure and antibiotics. /may b simple ulcer due to tooth friction last molar.. do consult. .clinic judgment needed

Answered2016-02-10 11:25:46

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