A member asked:

How far can i widen my mandible?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

About 3 fingers: The average jaw opening is between 40 to 55 mm. The average person can open to the height of 3 fingers. Some people are hypermobil and they can open as much as 60 mm. Limited opening can be due to either muscle tightness or an internal derangemennt of the joint most frequently.

Answered 7/18/2015

4.9k views

Thank
Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Unclear: Your question is a little confusing to me. Unless you have a special kind of mandibular distraction surgery, you really can't make the mandible wider. If you mean widening the opening of the mouth, that varies on your jaw joints and the surrounding muscles. Maybe you could try to re-word your question.

Answered 7/18/2015

4.9k views

Thank
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgery: Only way is surgically. If this interests you, see an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Answered 7/18/2015

2.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the cost of mandible surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can the mandible be affected by tumors?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What causes a Mandible to be Small and weak ?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What could cause calcifications behind the mandible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Has anyone suffered osteomyelitis of the mandible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer