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Why can't i open my mouth fully after mouth pain 3 weeks after wisdom teeth extraction?
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Post op evaluation: Have the dentist who removed your wisdom teeth see you for an evaluation. You might have an infection, muscle trismus, hematoma, or unrelated issue.
Answered 6/4/2013
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Myositis: A common cause of myositis is inflammation from a local anesthetic injection and mild muscle strain or dental infection following a difficult third molar extraction. See your surgeon for myositis treatment.
Answered 10/6/2014
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