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Suggest Remedies For Tightness In Jaw After A Tooth Extraction

i got all four of my wisdom teeth out almost a month ago and i still cant open my mouth all the way and ive been exercising it everyday. i get more pressure on my right side where it hurts and i feel like my jaw when i yawn goes more to the left side then to the normal up and down what do i do to make it open all the way?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Orthodontics,  's  Response
Dear sir/ Madam,
I understand your problem.Since you have removed all four teeth at the same time , you would have kept your mouth wide open for atleast 45 minutes to one hour (both in local and general anesthesia) Resulting in jaw muscle fatique.Normally we must start mouth opening exercise from the fouth day of extraction.Since you have restricted mouth opening after a month, take some analgesic with muscle relaxant and try forceful mouth opening.your jaw deviation while yawning will also be corrected.Dont worry, restricted mouth opening is very common problem after wisdom tooth extraction.It is absolutely solvable.
Hope your query is answered.For further queries please dont hesistate to contact back.
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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

Please revisit your dentist in relation to restricted mouth opening.

It can be very well corrected by using medications.you must use chewing gums,this will help you exercise your jaws in opening and closing movements.With time it should recover well.Do not worry.Visit your dentist so that in case required a course of antibiotics can be prescribed.

Do warm saline rinses.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedies For Tightness In Jaw After A Tooth Extraction

Dear sir/ Madam, I understand your problem.Since you have removed all four teeth at the same time , you would have kept your mouth wide open for atleast 45 minutes to one hour (both in local and general anesthesia) Resulting in jaw muscle fatique.Normally we must start mouth opening exercise from the fouth day of extraction.Since you have restricted mouth opening after a month, take some analgesic with muscle relaxant and try forceful mouth opening.your jaw deviation while yawning will also be corrected.Dont worry, restricted mouth opening is very common problem after wisdom tooth extraction.It is absolutely solvable. Hope your query is answered.For further queries please dont hesistate to contact back.