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Jaw and mouth not opening properly
Today i wake up early in the morning and i am not able to open my mouth properly,its paining...even i have never and ever use gutkha and all...forst time this is happening with me,here its winter season so may be because of cold....i dont understand what to do please give me suggestion..thanks
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Inability to open the Mouth has many etiology from infections to TMJ disturbances. You must consult with an Oral Medicine expert who will diagnose your problem and treatment plan.
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Hello sir, it could be TMJ arthralgia or could be because of Bruxism or clenching in the night . kindly visit the dentist for clinical examination. You can take a muscle relaxant till then twice a day for 3 days. ( nucoxia MR )
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You can use warm water to swish your mouth and massage your jaws, it may give you relief, consult a doctor as sometimes it may be because of any other reason, need to find the root cause to resolve the problem permanently
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impacted or malpositioned wisdom tooth may be also a reason behind the muscular spasm
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