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Jaw restriction upto 2 fingers
Hi Sir,
My mouth is restricted to 2 fingers opening and I Crossbite in my mouth since my childhood I never ever chewed Tobacco and Gutkha in life and I never experienced pain in my jaw. Because of the crossbite,I have got slight misallignment and slight assymetry in my teeth and jaw.So it's a growth issue or Trismus??It will require any surgery or it can be treated without any surgery??
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Would like to know any injuries or trauma while young.From the photograph looks like your right side is restricted than left side comparitively.
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Trauma history and x rays required further
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Mouth opening get reduced if there is problem in mastcatory system comprised of teeth, muscle and joint.
Your dentist need to check where the problem lies in your teeth, muscles or joint.
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Hi,it looks like there is some pathology regarding the temporomandibular joint,you need to see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in person .
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Hello Sir, reduced mouth opening can be due to a variety of reasons. I would advise you to visit your dentist for the better understanding of your condition and get it treated.
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Dr. Surendra Kumar Alluri
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29 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Namaskaram,
Reduced mouth opening is caused by variety of reasons. This particular clinical condition cannot be attributed to any particular disease or condition, as it may be a symptom of number of conditions.It is essential for the clinician to thoroughly investigate and examine these cases for proper diagnosis and its appropriate management. Restricted mouth opening is best addressed by identifying the inciting etiology and directing treatment to the underlying cause.
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
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22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Consult your dentist and go for opg. This might be due to any pathology.
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Dr. Yatharth Bhatia
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Get your self clinically checked
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Visit an OMFS
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Mouth restriction can be due to lot of reasons apart from trismus, paan and ghutka
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