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How Can Temporomandibular Joint Locking With Pain Be Treated?

Hello, I am a 30 year old male, 5'9" 165 with no history of allergies or serious illness. I recently had lower-body surgery and was under general anesthesia. The next morning, I couldn't open my mouth all the way and it was painful to eat. It feels like my jaw is locked. It has been 4 days since the surgery, and my jaw hasn't gotten better.
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The treatment on this lock jaw usually depends on how much there is opening of the mouth .

Certain excercises that can be done at home is , like forcefully opening and closing of mouth 5-10 times every day , you can check the amount of mouth opening by keeping a finger inside, if you are able to keep two fingers then the amount of mouth opening has increased gradually.

I would advice to visit a Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it reviewed and he can do the needful which will involve certain injection or if surgery is required ,can be done.

Take multivitamins.

Hope this was useful.

Thanks and regards.
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How Can Temporomandibular Joint Locking With Pain Be Treated?

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. The treatment on this lock jaw usually depends on how much there is opening of the mouth . Certain excercises that can be done at home is , like forcefully opening and closing of mouth 5-10 times every day , you can check the amount of mouth opening by keeping a finger inside, if you are able to keep two fingers then the amount of mouth opening has increased gradually. I would advice to visit a Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it reviewed and he can do the needful which will involve certain injection or if surgery is required ,can be done. Take multivitamins. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.