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Why i'm not able to open mouth wide? i'm biting on my inner cheeks when sleeping.
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TMD: This is due to grinding or bruxism at night..... Large % of the population suffers from tmd causes could be anything from stress, malocclusion, obstructive sleep apnea, closed envelope of function... Sere a general dentist to check for all of the above.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Trismus: You may have muscle trismus, which can afflict people who grind, clench, and had their mouths opened wide for a while during extensive dental treatment. Consult with your dentist as to your therapy options.
Answered 2/16/2020
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TMD ?: This might be related to muscle spasm or trismus; or as a result of internal derangement of your TMJ joint(s). I suggest that you see a dentist with extensive training and experience with tmd (temporomandibular joint dysfunction).
Answered 6/10/2014
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