Jaw stiffness

[Soyoung93]

Hello I'm here because I had a wisdom tooth extraction on all 4 wisdom to which were impacted It's around 3 weeks since my surgery and in having a lot of jaw stiffness it lasts the whole day in wondering if this is because of the surgery and is this normal to happen

[Soyoung93]

Thank you for your response I will defiantly try what you told me, I just wanted make sure it was normal , as I'm kinda of a hypochondriac and was scared I may of gotten tmj , I can open my mouth quite wide but it hosts feels a bit stiff and sore in the area were the tooth used to be, hopefully it will go away soon

[Gellia]

Hi,
It can happen.  First, from having to have your mouth open for the extraction time, and second because of the surgical trauma.
I had three out at one time and couldn't open my mouth for a month.  

You can try warm compresses on the angle of your jaw, and I hear chewing gum may help.
The muscle should start to relax soon.

Good Luck.  Let us know how your are and others may come on with some other ideas for you.

Best to you,
Gellia