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Mouth does not open wide
I have chewed bettle nuts for few years.My mouth does not open less than two finger.Though there is no lumps or abnormal growth inside my mouth.Burning sensation while having spicy food.
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please Stop chewing that and vist to a oral medicine or oral pathology specialist.
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Hello dear
Please be calm
See it seems to be either burning mouth syndrome or osmf
I suggest you to please visit the dentist ( oral medicine or Periodontologist) for final diagnosis
Next Steps
clinical check up or sharing the pic
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better to have timely check up than to wait
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mostly OSMF
Take antoxidents.
Quit habits completely.
Avoid salty hot spicy food.
Visit specialist in oral medicine and radiology.
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Dr. Surabhi
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Dehradun
Chewing betel is found to be a contributing factor for reduced mouth opening due to decreased elasticity of mucosa of mouth. Further examination is required for the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Please Don't consume betel nut as it effects the oral mucosa by increasing the rigidity & gives rubber like consistency to the oral mucosa & may give burning sensation to it.
For details regarding reduced mouth opening & to also evaluate the condition of the teeth whether 3rd molar is erupting within the mouth clinical examination should be done
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visit dentist who will evaluate the condition & will perform the treatment accordingly
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please perform mouth exercises as advised by the dentist & Gargle with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene
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