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As one of my friend used to chew tobbaco alot his mouth is not opening fully, now he has stopped chewing tobbaco since last 4months bt still mouth isnt opening...
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Hi, due to prolonged chewing of ghutka , the cheek becomes stiff & non elastic due to fibrosis , this will take a long time to disappear but cessation of the habit is of  prime importance in reverting this condition, pls consult an oral medicine specialist .
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