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Problm in mouth opening
I have done tooth extraction on 10 may now like before i cant open my mouth fully . i dont have other chewing problm or swallo problm ,n there is little swelling in left cheek where injection was given
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Hello, it is natural to have some sort of restriction in mouth opening after an extraction.
As it has been ten days now, try doing some mouth opening exercises according to your comfort. Also do salt water gargles 3-4 times a day.
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The swelling should subside in few more days. Incase your medication course is not over pls do finish that.
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Recheck in a week's time
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1.Apply ice pack EXTRAORALLY to the left cheek.
2. Use jaw exercises like opening & closing of mouth wide. Also side to side movement of the lower jaw with chewing gum .
It will help.
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if the condition does not improve then, consult on practo! we are here to help you!
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Don't self medicate. It will heal in 7-10 days .
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It's very common to get swelling after extraction of tooth especially when surgically done . Do warm saline gourgles and cold fomentation . If pain is present then take a painkiller. Hope u must have taken antibiotic course ?? Wait for a week if it still persists then see ur dentist .
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usually there is a slight discomfort in the area of extraction as the healing process continues. it takes a while for the complete closure of the extraction socket from where the tooth has been removed. if it was a surgical extraction then a little swelling and difficulty in mouth opening is seen in most of the patients.
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so for time being what u can do is do a warm water rinse with a pinch of alst in it for a week like for 2 to 3 times a day. do a little mouth exercise like opening and closing.
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Dr. Mahesh Nagri
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It may subside within a week.
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1.Eat soft food
2.Take muscle relaxant tablet as prescribed by your dentist.
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