what should I do? I can only open my teeth about a cm. It's been hard to eat today.

go to the doctor
last time i couldnt open my mouth it was because my saliva glands had swolen and it hurt

Raine said:

uh-oh. It does hurt on one side, but only when I try to force my mouth open with my fingers. It happened to a friend of mine and she had to get all four wisdom teeth removed. I only have one wisdom tooth - maybe another one is coming?

Get to a doctor immediately.

The probability of it being lockjaw (tetanus) is remote, but you need to have it checked out.

AsylumUtopia said:

The first symptoms typically appear within four to 25 days after infection. At the outset, you'll be troubled by painful muscle stiffness and spasms in the jaw and neck (from which the disease derives its name). Gradually, the back, chest, abdomen, and limbs also become affected. High fever, convulsions, restlessness, difficulty swallowing, fever, sore throat, chills, and extreme pain may eventually join the initial symptoms.

I haven't got any puncture wounds

u poor gal!! Whatz WITH 2day?!? You and your lock-jaw...me and my black and blue chin!! Fun and gamez ayyye

charlottegelin said:

Well good, it's not tetanus then. Personally, I'd still go to a doctor though.
Hope it clears up soon.

AsylumUtopia said:

I don't fancy a trip to emergency right now, but if it's the same or worse tomorrow I definitely will go see my doc thanks

I got that once when I had an infection in my wisdom teeth. I would go see a doctor or dentist asap.

Hope you feel better soon

lilmissmissy said:

did you get in to see your doctor today? hope you're feeling a bit better by now.
I'm not sure how I will brush my teeth tonight

ellieadore said:

thanks, wisdom teeth should be banned who has ever needed them!? I only have one and it's trouble, pushing all the other teeth over to make space for itself.

charlottegelin said:

Well, let's hope you don't have to.

charlottegelin said:

Ouch, you really should see a doc

Me- no i didnt get 2 see a doctor- the clinic i go to is ridiculous i swearz. They are ALWAYZ booked out. I was like sniffling in tearz in pain and frustration on the phone n the cold-sounding receptionist said i'd have 2 sit n wait if I come. I'm like right see ya! In the meantime im still sittin here writing my essay due 2morow! The swelling has come down- but it'z a bit black and blue and it hurtz to touch or when i laugh!!

lilmissmissy said:

it's awful when you are a grown up and you fall down and you think "I am too old to cry, but it HURTS!" and it does feel better after a bit of a cry, actually, (I can't if it happens to me and the kids are watching, it really worries them, although it does bring out the considerate side of them and they go and get anthing I might need )

charlottegelin said:

LOL!! Yes exactly!! It was one of my domino-effect momentz lol. Noone saw me cry as i whimpered away aww datz cute Charlotte hehehe see, it has it'z benefitz too!!

charlottegelin said:

How awful! As the others have said, get to a doctor right away. Hope you feel better soon.

Jaw conditions: Temporomandibular disorders are conditions in which the temporomandibular joint (the jaw) is damaged and/or the muscles used for chewing and talking become stressed, causing pain. The condition may be the result of a number of factors, such as an injury to the jaw or joint misalignment, and may give rise to a variety of symptoms, most commonly pain in the jaw, face, and/or neck muscles. Physicians reach a diagnosis by listening to the patient's description of the symptoms and by performing a simple examination of the facial muscles and the temporomandibular joint.

hope it's not arthritis

Sometimes, I somehow sleep in an awkward position and the very same thing happens to me. Actually, I think the odd position is that I only ever sleep on my stomach, at which point every now and then, my face sort of gets lined up on the edge of the bed.

Anyway, makes for quite a painful day the next day.

i hope you start feeling better real soon sweetie

charlottegelin said:

That will explain your not so smart remark about aliens

EvilGreenAlien said:

not a wise move, was it. Still don't like aliens, especially the ones on the roof in "signs" gave me the heebygeebies

charlottegelin said:

Well you are very cute, and we do have an offspring, so you are forgiven

But please have some respect for us aliens. some of us are really sensitive and trigger-happy.

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Alien said:

I'm all better! it got better all by itself!

wooooowwooooo! What were you doing with your mouth?

althom said:

wouldn't you like to know

charlottegelin said:

Glad to hear it, charlotte. I was worried about you.