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Unable to open mouth due to chewing of pan masala.. plz help?
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Check TMJ: The temporal mandibular joint may have a probelm and your denist would be your first stop. See your dentist.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Emergency room: If your mouth is completely locked you need to go to emergency room.
Answered 2/23/2013
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