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Mouth opening and b12 deficiency
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I had a habit of tabacco chewing habit from 10 years, i have left this habit from six months, still i have a mouth opening problem and b12 deficiency
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Hi.... It's good that you have left this habit. Quitting of tobacco chewing habit is a must in the treatment. There are various options for treatment like oral medicines , intralesional corticosteriods injections, surgery .
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Along with quiting the habit mouth opening exercise is equally important.. do visit a dentist and get prescribed medications which will help...
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mouth opening problem is due to OSMF. The treatment depends on the severity. Clinical examination is necessary to advise what is the best treatment for you
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