I broke a tooth and had to have a crown placed on the tooth. The dentist
used Litocain to deaden the tooth and apparently the needle damaged the
muscle in my jaw. I woke up the next morning and was only able to open my
mouth about an inch. I talked to my dentist and he told me that occasionally
the needle will damage the muscle and that it will take about two weeks for
it to heal. It has now been three weeks and I am still having problems with
the jaw as well as fullness and some hearing loss in my right ear. My lower
jaw still does not move freely, which makes it difficult to talk at times. I
was wondering if anybody has experienced a similar problem and if they might
have any advice. I am debating going in to see my doctor, but I am not sure
what I should see him and for and what they can do. I am open to any
suggestions.

Thanks,

Phil

I broke a tooth and had to have a crown placed on the tooth. The dentist
used Litocain to deaden the tooth and apparently the needle damaged the
muscle in my jaw. I woke up the next morning and was only able to open my
mouth about an inch. I talked to my dentist and he told me that occasionally
the needle will damage the muscle and that it will take about two weeks for
it to heal. It has now been three weeks and I am still having problems with
the jaw as well as fullness and some hearing loss in my right ear. My lower
jaw still does not move freely, which makes it difficult to talk at times. I
was wondering if anybody has experienced a similar problem and if they might
have any advice. I am debating going in to see my doctor, but I am not sure
what I should see him and for and what they can do. I am open to any
suggestions.

Thanks,

Phil

"Trismus" usually disappears in a few days. However, it is possible
that just being open that long coupled with the pressure of
the extraction has triggered a problem with your muscles, nerves, and TMJ.

I would consider an NTI for a couple of weeks to see if that
led to an improvement.

Best guess over the net,
D

I broke a tooth and had to have a crown placed on the tooth. The dentist
used Litocain to deaden the tooth and apparently the needle damaged the
muscle in my jaw. I woke up the next morning and was only able to open my
mouth about an inch. I talked to my dentist and he told me that
occasionally
the needle will damage the muscle and that it will take about two weeks for
it to heal. It has now been three weeks and I am still having problems
with
the jaw as well as fullness and some hearing loss in my right ear. My lower
jaw still does not move freely, which makes it difficult to talk at times.
I
was wondering if anybody has experienced a similar problem and if they
might
have any advice. I am debating going in to see my doctor, but I am not sure
what I should see him and for and what they can do. I am open to any
suggestions.

Thanks,

Phil

I recall when I was an anaesthesia resident, the head of oral surgery would
quote a study that says the lack of free movement of the jaw resolves in
such cases in all but 2 cases per 1000. Most cases heal completely within
8 weeks. Limited healing will take place after 8 weeks post injury, so
that's the time to start thinking of other options to correct the relative
trismus. But, there's no harm in waiting a bit longer because you never
know...it just might take that extra time.

By all means, keep your dentist informed. S/He may want to measure your
opening so he can track your improvement.

J Suljak DDS

Hey, D. I'd like to ask you a favor. Would you please explain to
readers why the NTI can be useful in this type of case (trismus)?

Sincerely,
Webby


I broke a tooth and had to have a crown placed on the tooth. The dentist
used Litocain to deaden the tooth and apparently the needle damaged the
muscle in my jaw. I woke up the next morning and was only able to open my
mouth about an inch. I talked to my dentist and he told me that
occasionally
the needle will damage the muscle and that it will take about two weeks for
it to heal. It has now been three weeks and I am still having problems
with
the jaw as well as fullness and some hearing loss in my right ear. My lower
jaw still does not move freely, which makes it difficult to talk at times.
I
was wondering if anybody has experienced a similar problem and if they
might
have any advice. I am debating going in to see my doctor, but I am not sure
what I should see him and for and what they can do. I am open to any
suggestions.

Thanks,

Phil

lower jaw and right ear, which is really plugged and ringing like crazy. My
lower jaw will not move to the left and it is making it very difficult for
me to talk. The whole situation has also seemed to aggravate my vertigo,
which I assume is related to my right ear problem. The cap was put on the
lower right of my mouth.

Right now I am still having problems with both my
lower jaw and right ear, which is really plugged and ringing like crazy.
My
lower jaw will not move to the left and it is making it very difficult for
me to talk. The whole situation has also seemed to aggravate my vertigo,
which I assume is related to my right ear problem. The cap was put on the
lower right of my mouth.


All symptoms that scream for an NTI.

D

All symptoms that scream for an NTI.

D


And before there was an option for "an NTI", patients didn't have the
option.

W.

The dark ages indeed.

The truly sad part is that even now, many dentists
do not get it.

:-(
Steve

All symptoms that scream for an NTI.

D


And before there was an option for "an NTI", patients didn't have the
option.

W.

In article <1170814047_7082@news.newsville.com>,
Steven Fawks <tuthjockey@myturbonet.com> wrote:

The dark ages indeed.

The truly sad part is that even now, many dentists
do not get it.

:-(
Steve

Better one by one than none at all.

Webby

All symptoms that scream for an NTI.

D


And before there was an option for "an NTI", patients didn't have the
option.

W.

Okay can somebody please explain what is an NTI .

Thanks,

Phil

On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:13:13 GMT, "Phil" <ashnan@delete@sprynet.com> wrote:

Okay can somebody please explain what is an NTI .

Thanks,

Phil

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