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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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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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