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Its been 4 days since i had my lower left wisdom tooth pulled, they used dissolvable stitches and the wound seems to be healing faster than i thought. my jaw is very stiff and doesnt open all the way, when will i have full mobility in my jaw?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

After wisdom tooth extraction pain is often the reason why you can't open your jaw completely, not the stiffness. You possibly have the stiffness from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) rather than from the regional anesthesia. If you do not have pain, keep moving your jaw frequently for overcoming the stiff joint.

Answered 11/28/2022

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You had to open wide, and strained your muscles in that area. This is called trismus and is normal for this type of procedure. Place warm-hot compresses over area, you will be able to open in another few days. Make sure you keep area clean.

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The practitioner that knows your situation best is your Surgeon. He/She is responsible for our post-surgical care. Call the Surgeon's office. With knowledge of the extent of the need for your surgery, the surgery itself, they may have advice or request that you return for reevaluation. Call the Surgeon.

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