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Can tobacco chewing cause difficulty in mouth opening?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a mouth-opening problem. My mouth does not open fully. I used to chew tobacco before. So, how can I get rid of the disease? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your query, the presentation of symptoms of reduced mouth opening can be due to the most common reason, oral submucous fibrosis, in which thick fibrous bands form below the mucosa of cheeks and lips, leading to stiffening and difficulty in mouth opening. It is a ... Read Full »
My mother’s jaw moves uncontrollably. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has been placed on an antibiotic infusion for a mandible infection. She is also taking oral antibiotics, Doxycycline, and Metronidazole. She has been on this protocol for about three weeks. The swelling has decreased; however, it has not resolved completely. She can eat so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The uncontrolled jaw movements are because her oral motor coordination is affected a lot. We are talking mainly about the maxillary or inferior alveolar nerve of the jaw in the upper and lower segments. Once she is out of the hospital and starts with her normal eating,... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Why is my jaw going backward? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the lateral profile of your face, and I can understand your concern. You seem to have anteriorly placed maxillary teeth (maxillary protrusion). If you feel your facial profile is deteriorating with time, you need to opt for dental braces (fixed orthodontic ... Read Full »
I have only six lower teeth. Why do they show up when I talk or smile?
Query: Hello doctor, I am wearing dentures for my missing upper teeth. I have only six lower teeth, which show up whenever I talk or smile. Also, my lower teeth are in front of my upper teeth. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your jaw posture has shifted to an anterior chewing pattern because of the missing lower molar teeth on both sides. Right now, whenever you chew or sp... Read Full »