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Jaw Open Issue after Wisdom Tooth remova
Today is my 13th day since my single wisdom tooth removal on right lower jaw. Tooth removal area was cured only issue is in the tooth next to the removed one feeling tingling sensation while drinking hot or normal water.
My current problem is jaw opening, even after 13 days I can opening only 2 fingers wide with stretch. Is this normal? While opening the jaw I getting pain below the right ear. What should I do now shall wait few more weeks or consult doctor now. Plz advice with solution.
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Hi,Gargle with warm salt water and go for mouth opening exercises during free times.Its a common problem after wisdom tooth removal.so nothing to worry about this.
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Tingling sensation in the previous tooth is normal as there may be a little root exposure. It should settle with time. Do hot water gargles with salt and mouth opening exercises 5-6 times a day. This should improve your mouth opening within 1-2 weeks. You need not worry
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Ms. Jagriti Singh
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Best is to do warm Saline gargle 3-4 time in a day and mouth opening exercises according to your comfort.u will self see the results.
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