i had several strokes in 2007 & as a result my jaw is locked on my left side. Whilst I was in hospital they ordered me a Therabite to use to exercise my jaw & try & get it to open. It has helped somewhat, but is there anything else I can get done, to help my lefthand side of my mouth to open?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The treatment on this lock jaw usually depends on how much there is opening of the mouth. Certain exercises that can be done at home is, like forcefully opening and closing of mouth 5-10 times every day, you can check the amount of mouth opening by keeping a finger inside, if you are able to keep two fingers then the amount of mouth opening has increased gradually. I would advise to visit an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it reviewed, and he can do what is necessary which will involve certain injection or if surgery is required, can be done. Take multivitamins. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.