Question 1

hi how much time is appropriate for physical therapy for trismus after radical neck surgery for buccal cancer ?

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How much time for PT: Hi how much time is appropriate for physical therapy for trismus after radical neck surgery for buccal cancer ? ANS: My assessment is that the PT person will do what is best for you as they know you best.

Question 2

is stretching the best solution for trismus ?

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Usually not!: It depends on the reason why you are having trismus and timing. If it is in response to a procedure or injury, stretching too early can cause more irritation to the muscles and extend or increase the trismus. If it is due to an infection, the infection should be treated immediately. If it is due to an old injury, see your oral surgeon. You may need physical therapy.

Question 3

what to do about excruciating trismus?

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Depends: You have to get checked to see what is causing the trismus and then a treatment plan can be suggested.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: trismus?

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Definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trismus
Serious problem.
See oral surgeon for best advice.

Question 5

what can be done about trismus?

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Depends: It depends on the cause.   Treatment can range from physical therapy, medications to surgery.  Consult with your doctor.

Question 6

how can you tell if you have trismus (lockjaw)?

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See your dentist: Lockjaw and trismus and TMJ disorders are all different things.  Lockjaw is also known as tetanus and is a serious infection.  Trismus refers to difficulty or decreased openign of the jaw.  This is sometimes due to muscle spasms or can be due to TMJ disorders.  A dentist needs to do a thorough exam in order to diagnose the problem.

Question 7

how do i alleviate symptoms of postoperative trismus?

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Lots o little things: Trismus: the inability to open normally, after an oral procedure can be frustrating (after all you were trying to improve your mouth, right). Warm moist compresses, alternating cold packs, anti-inflammatories (e.g.: motrin), massage and stretching side to side can help. Before anything else consult with the provider of the procedure as the solution can be very specific to your situation.

Question 8

is it possible for chewing on ice to cause trismus?

Accepted Answer

Not generally: Trismus is limited opening of the lower jaw, usually caused by muscle spasm, a jaw joint disorder or an infection of the jaw. Chewing ice is not good for your teeth or your jaw, but i don't think it would commonly cause true trismus.

Question 9

can trismus be a symptom of apparition of a wisdom tooth that doesn't have place in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Infection and muscle spasm are the leading causes of trismus.  Infection of a wisdom tooth can cause this.
Get to an oral surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

got trismus, tmj, myofascial pain after root canal. doc didn't take x ray, took very long to find root canals, injection wrong angle.fault of dentist?

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More info needed...: Your symptoms, although not unheard of after a long dental procedure, are really not the fault of your dentist. I do not know how long you have been in pain, but these things often resolve on their own after a week or two. Discuss your concerns with your dentist and determine if a referral to a specialist is necessary. All the best...

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