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What do i do about trismus after wisdom teeth removal?
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Stretching: The jaws, chewing gum and massage of the affected muscles.
Answered 6/18/2013
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Time, nsaids: Time and taking advil (ibuprofen) or allieve. Also, careful on the diet..Nothing hard or big bites.
Answered 4/10/2017
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