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Mouth not opening properly

2017-06-10 18:11:20
Mouth not opening properly. Though I don't chew guthka or any thing. Suddenly I felt problem having food due to contracted mouth size. Please suggest something. Is there some thing serious?
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Hi there Your problem can be related to a sudden muscle spasm or a subluxation of the jaw joint. Exact diagnosis can be made by personally visiting the dentist only.
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Please refrain from forcefully opening your mouth and avoid hard food stuff till the time proper treatment is initiated.

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From what you described it could be some jaw joint dysfunction See a good dentist and do the required treatment

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