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Jaw Pain When I Drink Something Cold.
My problem: Whenever I drink anything cold (even semi-cold), the bone under my gums on my right side become very cold and hurt. Here is some background info (i do not know how relevant this might be): I got both of my right wisdom teeth pulled over 2 weeks ago. my dentist put in dissolvable stiches. Because of my TMJ, my jaw was basically locked after that. When I went back to the the dentist, he just told me to keep prying my jaw open. My jaw still hurts, although it can now move. It is constantly in pain.
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Fri, 25 Feb 2011
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Hi There,
Your condition is called post-surgical TRISMUS. This generally is a complication after impactions & extensive bone removal. It shd last for max 3-4 weeks till the healing is complete. The open wound exposes the jaw bone & also the root of the adjacent tooth,hence the sensitivity to cold. You need to do the following;
a) Make sure the procedure was properly done: this can be achieved by a post-op X-ray or a 2nd opinion by an oral & maxillo-facial surgeon.
b) Take a muscle-relaxant along with pain medication to unlock the jaw muscles like IBUGESIC-MR.
c) Chew on a sugar-free gum like orbit/wriggley for 15min every 3hrs. This is physiotherapy for your jaw muscles.
d) Gargle with warm salt water for 5min alternate hourly
Thanks & take care
Your condition is called post-surgical TRISMUS. This generally is a complication after impactions & extensive bone removal. It shd last for max 3-4 weeks till the healing is complete. The open wound exposes the jaw bone & also the root of the adjacent tooth,hence the sensitivity to cold. You need to do the following;
a) Make sure the procedure was properly done: this can be achieved by a post-op X-ray or a 2nd opinion by an oral & maxillo-facial surgeon.
b) Take a muscle-relaxant along with pain medication to unlock the jaw muscles like IBUGESIC-MR.
c) Chew on a sugar-free gum like orbit/wriggley for 15min every 3hrs. This is physiotherapy for your jaw muscles.
d) Gargle with warm salt water for 5min alternate hourly
Thanks & take care
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hello
welcome to health car emagic
i thin k u should consult the dentist i think its trismus
u need proper treatmnet
welcome to health car emagic
i thin k u should consult the dentist i think its trismus
u need proper treatmnet
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