Wisdom tooth infection, locked jaw, difficulty in drinking, talking, yawning. Suggestions?
Patient: I have had a terrible wisdom tooth infection which antibiotics have cleared i am in a little pain but have what I can only discribe as a terrible locked jaw - this has lasted for 4 days and I am drinking through a straw yawning is agony and talking too much just causes it to lock more tightly I am now getting panicky as I need to open my mouth desperately also for my job it is necessary for me to be talking constantly and this will be inpossible HELP Doctor: hi hello,difficulty in opening mouth may be due to • Massage with an ice pack to reduce pain and bleeding • Try to relax and avoid strenuous physical activity. • Eat soft food and gradually move on to solid food • Straw can increase the pressure inside the mouth and can cause bleeding • Gently rinse your mouth several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain • Do not smoke for 24 hours after surgery. Sucking motion can dislodge blood clots causing dry socket. • Brush teeth and tongue carefully. spasm caused  by infection of oral cavity most commonly seen after tooth extraction.you need to consult ent doctor for further evaluation.