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Trismus after wisdom teeth removal. is that a bad side effect?
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Not uncommon!: It is one of the side effects of the surgery unfortunately. See the wikipedia link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/trismus.
Answered 4/28/2016
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Trismus: After tooth extraction if trismus occurs, it means infection.The dentist gives antibiotic before the procedure to avoid this problem.
Answered 8/4/2017
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Common side effect: After removal of wisdom teeth or undergoing procedures where the mouth is held open, many patients will experience some limited opening due to tightness of the muscles that function to open and close the lower jaw that will generally improve with time and moist heat. In some instances, an infection can also be responsible for limited opening, which would require additional treatment.
Answered 7/15/2021
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