A member asked:

I recently had 2 out of 4 wisdom teeth removed and am experiencing "lock jaw". how can i get rid of that asap?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Trifecta: Antiinflammatories (ibuprofen), Heat (moist pack), and Exercises. See your Oral Surgeon for advice on the specifics, esp. the exercises. You may take the ibuprofen 4x day @ 400 mg, and apply moist heat to the side of the face from the area in front of the ear top to bottom . This will help improve blood flow, reduce inflammation and relieve the muscle spasms and strains. Soft diet. Make Appt.

Answered 2/27/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Trismus or lock jaw: due to masseter muscle spasm is very common after wisdom teeth surgery. Regardless the cause, treating lock jaw include: first with ice packs, then moist heat, then physical stretching. You can correct the trismus sooner and return more quickly to normal life.

Answered 2/27/2015

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