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What to do if i got my wisdom teeth pulled almost a week ago but my jaw is really stiff and it hurts if i try to open it any help on ways ti relax it andstretch it?
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Need F/U: Common after 3rd molar ext. Need to start to stretch muscles gradually. Open a little more each day.
Answered 3/3/2014
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