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TMJ problem after dental root canal
Hello doctor i had a root canal treatment over a month ago and after that my mouth is not opening properly so after that i went to doctor for this he told me this is TMJ problem so he prescribe me ZERODOL TH8 i took it for seven day 2 times a day but my mouth still not opening completely please share any medicine or any treatments
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Hi sir it seems like you had a lock jaw ( based on history given) .You need to visit a dentist and get it treated properly to improve your mouth opening. Do you have any pain while mouth opening because your doctor prescribed a pain medication.Take a opg to assess the TMJ or any other reasons.You need mouth opening exercises for better opening.
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Visit the nearby dentist
Try to open and close slowly your mouth (full fledged) 5 times daily ( morning, afternoon, evening)
Health Tips
Don't delay the process
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Dr. Anushka Purohit
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Raipur
Can you specify which tooth was treated???
And do you experience pain while opening your mouth or any other pain near or in front of the ear???
For care from your side you can use cold compression for next 2 days and then moderate warm compression along with taking care of your oral health - rinse off with water after every meal
And visit the doctor after you complete your medication dose.
Next Steps
1. Try opening your mouth and hold it till 5-10secs
2. Gently massage with two finger in front of the ear region
3. Try to balloon and blow air out
4. Hold your chin and exercise opening your mouth against pressure
5. Do not try to open your mouth wide
6. Avoid hard food
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It will recover slowly do not force open your mouth as it will be more problematic
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