I got my wisdom teeth taken out four days ago. I still can't open my mouth that much. In fact, I can't fit my toothbrush in my mouth. It feels completely locked when I try to open it. Is this normal? No horror stories, please.
2006-07-26 14:36:49 · 13 answers · asked by kid_at_heart 3 in Health ➔ Dental
hello dere no need to woorry...u have got trismus which is defined as tonic contraction of the muscles of mastication...also known as lock jaw...which is also usd to describe any restriction to mouth opening including restriction caused by trauma surgery or radiation....the iatrogenic cause which happened in your case is third molar extraction in which musccle of mastication must be torned or the joint hyperextended
the most commonly used traetment sems to be tongue depressors they are stacked forced and held betwen the teeth in an attempt to push open the mouth over time....so don worry go ahaed i da treatmnt show to the dentist h will tll u do ome exercises..gud luck ya...
2006-07-26 15:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by prankie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about wisdom teeth is that everyone seems to have a different story. I've heard of people not being able to open their mouths for even longer than that, but if you're worried, call your oral surgeon.
2006-07-26 14:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person to ask would be your doctor. Simply have your mom or your dad call the receptionist, she's probably heard of this problem many times. When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I was uncomfortable with opening my mouth all the way. I wouldn't be worried though.
2006-07-26 14:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Andizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 17:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal to me. I think it may be worse if you got more than one out at the same time. You are a brave soul. It's just that you aren't used to your mouth being stretched open for hours. Just follow the doctors orders you'll be fine.
2006-07-26 14:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by goodgirlabout2gobad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. during surgery they had to open your mouth very wide so your jaw bone was moved more than it normally is especially if you were put to asleep during the surgery. It will take a probably two-three weeks to feel totally back to normal.
2006-07-26 14:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by babig221982 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they give you one of those hook ended syringes to water jet out the holes daily? Get one if not the toothbrush is ineffective for weeks.
I never had to stop smoking, drinking or partying for one minute at that age when I had them all out.
2006-07-26 14:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't sound normal to me. I had all 2 pulled at one time and nothing like that happened, you should probably call the dentist tommarow and see what they say.
2006-07-26 14:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when mine were pulled i could still open my mouth
you should definitely call the oral surgeons office tonight even the emergency number if necessary
2006-07-26 14:42:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not normal you need to go back to the oral surgeon now. I never had that problem with mine.
2006-07-26 14:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋