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Locked jaw and weak, sore tongue

 
Locked jaw and weak, sore tongue
Added: November 28, 2005 - 2:49 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Aurora, CO		 Need Dentist / Specialist: Yes  
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation Root Canal Crown TMJ / Bite Problems
Teeth: 31 
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: two weeks ago
Last Cleaning: two weeks ago
Case Description
Had pain in tooth 31and comfort dental dentist said that I might have a abscess and need a root canal. He went ahead and did the scheduled numbing for deep cleaning. My jaw started to close. He completed the deep cleaning and I got a huge infection and had to go to ER two days later with trouble swallowing, tremendous swelling and high pain. After two weeks of antibiotics, the swelling is gone. But my jaw is still locked almost closed. (finger width open) and I still have soreness and weakness in my tongue. I have great difficulty eating and chewing and mostly just eat yogurt.




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Reply: Locked jaw and weak, sore tongue
added: November 29, 2005 - 6:57 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Have you returned to see the dentist which started treatment? Have you been referred to see an oral surgeon about your jaw or have you had treatment on #31. I would definitely recommend addressing this issue as soon as possible as abscesses can have very significant health complications. Ultimately it would be best to have a complete examination and records to evaluate your entire oral health (not just treat one part of your mouth as one area may affect and infect another). After all this information is gathered, you have the opportunity to make informed choices about your health. Obviously, however, treating your immediate discomfort and infection is paramount and you need to see a skilled clinician to accomplish this. I recommend you proceed at your earliest convenience.
 
Reply: Locked jaw and weak, sore tongue
added: November 29, 2005 - 6:58 AM
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It sounds as though you may have several issues occurring simultaneously. The decreased opening may be due to TM joint issues, or possibly even continued infection. I would recommend you see a "TM joint" specialist. I do not treat TMJ patients. The tongue weakness is harder to define. Often, very little can be done to address this issue, especially if it involves nerves. It may be prudent to seek a neurologist for evaluation.
 
Reply: Locked jaw and weak, sore tongue
added: December 01, 2005 - 8:41 AM
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Dear Patient, You have not indicated if the root canal treatment for #31 was performed or not! As far as your TMD, you will need to see a specialist, and follow up for your #31as your spread of infection could be from #31 abcessing.
   

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