Is lock jaw fatal?
Patient: Hi I have a wisdom come through its grown funny but dentist said it should be ok when it grows more I'm just in a lot of pain with lock jaw I'm 5 months pregnant I'm on penicillin I'm very very worried Becuase I keep reading that lock jaw can cause death is this true do I have anything to worry about ???? Thank you Doctor: Thanks for using Health care magic.Read your query.Yes the tooth will take a little time to come out in correct position. since u are in your fifth month of pregnancy,u can only take pencillin and paracetamol for pain .Don't have to worry about lockjaw causing death,just relax and take the medicines your dentist have prescribed .Once the tooth is in position it will be alright.Continue doing warm saline gargles and keep your oral hygiene good so that the area does not get infected.Also get a X-ray done to know the exact position of the tooth.Hope this was beneficial.Thanks and warm regards.