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Can bare;y open my mouth an Inch after Tooth Exaction?

SirSkully

About a month ago I was in the hospital due to an infection caused by two molars on my right side. Prior to that I was unable to open my ...

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Jaw pain on first bite!

Kutteruk

I have searched the internet for any other post with a symptom similar to mine but can find nothing at all, so I am here to ask for hel...

16 answers | 5 comments

Why can’t I open my mouth all the way after wisdom tooth came in?

Anb162

My wisdom tooth came in a week ago and my gums were very swollen and I couldn’t open my mouth all the way. Now the swelling is down, I’m ...

Bone infection in jaw - antibiotic suggestions?

bee57

An initial root canal had been too shallow, had left some of the infected root in the tooth, and allowed the infection to progress into a...

14 answers | 1 comment

TMJ causing muscle twitching in muscle above ear? Expert please!

katzucaw

I have been having muscle twitching in my left temporalis muscle (the muscle above the ear) on and off for years now. During my bad perio...

TMJ causing muscle twitching in muscle above ear? Expert please!

katzucaw

I have been having muscle twitching in my left temporalis muscle (the muscle above the ear) on and off for years now. During my bad perio...

Sharp pain in top of head when bending over, coughing, sneezing

Bamagirl34

For about a month, anytime I bend over, sneeze, cough or laugh I get a sharp pain in the top of my head. It only lasts until the action i...

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For those with involuntary movements, was jaw realignment therapy helpful?

Lovepisa

I've found a number of pages showing that people can get their tremors reduced or stopped completely when having their bite fixed and was...

How long will a jaw stay locked??

Mamakat2010

I woke up five days ago with my jaw locked I can't even get it to open enough to eat from a spoon. I went to hospital they kept me for fo...

Does mouth not open after removal of lower wisdom teeth.?

tanuj1_

My Lower right wisdom teeth was removed because of sensation.. After 4 days of removal the mouth was only opening 1 finger between and i...

Are my symptoms tmj related?

GudiiFlou

Hello Dear Community, So about 2 months ago started to get really really nauseous and dizzy at times with mild to severe headaches. ...

Unexplained Ankle Swelling and Bruising

number40Fan

First off. 28 year old male. 6'5" 235 lbs. I work as a mechanic. About a month ago now, I started having problems with my ankles. ...

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