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Reduced mouth opening

2017-02-20 08:51:03
Cant open mouth properly due to chewing tobacco. need serious help. mouth open upto 2.5 cm . i am afraid of surgery and my symptoms are similar to oral submucous fibrosis. pls mention any medications. ihave been chewing for past 2 year and now left it completely.
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Visit an oral medicine and pathology specialist for proper diagnosis of the problem.

Answered2017-02-22 07:11:47

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Most probably it it OSMF, you got it right. Some medicines can help in improving mouth opening. Surgery is the last resort.

Answered2017-02-21 06:01:08

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Hi..You might be having either TMJ disorder or oral submucous fibrosis. You can visit me on Practo to book an appointment so that it can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Regards

Answered2017-02-21 02:57:18

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with opening less than 3.4 cm and history of tobacco, it ilooks like you have oral submucous fibrosis, best treatment for you will be Steroid and Enzymal injections for 4 months every 15 days. this will impove and you may not need a surgery.
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Antioxident diet.

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Hi,It is good that you have stopped the habit.Please visit a Oral Surgeon for opinion.

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