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I got my wisdom teeth pulled out 4 weeks ago & i havn't been able to open my mouth all the way. it might be tmj but i'm not sure, what should i do?
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Call your surgeon: You may have muscle trismus. There are certain exercises you can do to help alleviate your symptoms. Let your surgeon know about your condition.
Answered 4/19/2016
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See DDS: Contact the oral surgeon or dentist that extracted your teeth for their opinion and possible need for TMJ therapy to expedite opening.
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