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Trismus pain after wisdom tooth removal
I am so much worried as I had wisdom tooth removal of lowe right side 4 days back and till now i am unable to open my mouth properly as my jaw and ear and head hurts really bad when i try to do. My dentist told me it is Trismus and have me mobizox tablets. I also have to get my stitches removed but I am so scared as my jaw pain terribly when i try to open so wondering how will I get my stich removed and how will I get back to normal. Please can you advice.
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Analgesics along with muscle relaxants and antibiotics has to be taken to improve mouth opening and relieve pain. Apply hot compression. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and dietary instructions.
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Dr. Beryl Fredrick
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi there,
I understand your concern. Please don't be worried.
Trismus following lower wisdom tooth removal is common and can be managed. You will recover for sure and will be able to open your mouth and be free from pain in the next few days.
Kindly take the prescribed med without skipping as it is a painkiller and muscle relaxant combination that helps you with your pain and trismus.
Also, you will be advised certain mouth-opening exercises after stitches removal which will help relax your jaw muscles thereby attaining a full range and pre-surgery mouth opening.
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Kindly visit your dentist for stitches removal at the said appointment. We do not need a full mouth opening for it and the whole procedure might take a couple of minutes only. If you want to delay your visit by one or two days till you feel comfortable, that's fine too but inform your treating surgeon and get your appointment rescheduled.
Health Tips
1. Avoid hard and chewy foods till this settles completely.
2. Take all doses of the prescribed meds at correct intervals without skipping.
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