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Tmj Dysfunction
I have been using mouth guard regularly, though i m not having any pain now but my mouth opening is still less . I want to get by wisdom tooth extracted
But when ever omfs doc ask me to open mouth wider i m unable , then they send me to OMR, I have taken prolotherapy twice, with jaw manipulation taken MR, NSAIDS., done orthotic exercises...
It's been 6 mth of taking t/t but i still feel mouth is not enough...
Wil. My mouth opening be enough to get extraction done
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25 mm is the minimum limit for mouth opening , any value less than which makes it difficult for dentist to operate or check your oral cavity . In order to achieve the required mouth opening limit , certain exercises are advised by the dentist which if done on regular basis , help in enhancing the mouth opening.
In case of wisdom tooth extraction , ideally if mouth opening is less for the procedure MR is advised to be taken one night before the procedure and one 1hour prior to the procedure.
But kindly check with the surgeon again if it's adequate enough for the procedure.
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Visit the dentist and get an insight of the complete protocol.
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Get OPG done to rule out the cause of limited mouth opening.
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Hi continue to follow what you are doing it will get better.
Mouth opening exercises also if done regularly there will be some improvement.
Ideally if mouth opening is less for the procedure MR is advised to be taken one night before the procedure and one 1hour prior to the procedure.
Surgeons will be able to do extractions in a patient with trismus , they will have their respective techniques.
But kindly check with the surgeon again if it's adequate enough for the procedure.
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If atleast two and half to three fingers fit between your teeth it is considered ideal.
Kindly get evaluated before taking a call regarding the procedure.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello
In some patient ,it ll take time to recover.continue ur jaw exercise,gradually it improve
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi Dear,
I certainly understand your concern,please do continue whatever you're doing,your muscles needs time to adjust, your body needs to understand and react to new changes.
You need to keep yourself relaxed and calm, it ll definitely take time.
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Additional care:-
*Keep your self relaxed and calm
*Warm sponging
*Regular muscle and jaw exercise
*Good posture during sleep
Hope your question is answered
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