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A member asked:

My sore throat is basically gone but i can barely open my mouth my teeth hurt really bad. could this be lingering effects of mono or from not eating?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Probably not: You can try gently stretching your mouth open 3x per day and if you see no improvement, see a dentist with training in how to diagnose tmd.

Dr Gallia and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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