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Difficulty In Opening Mouth. Chewing Tobacco For 10 Years. Suggestions?

i m a 30 year old man. and i m chewing tobeco last 10 year( gutkha.tamaku.sigaret) i m all reday check my body.but not anny problem in my body.only just one problem in my mouth.i m open my mouth only one finger size .normal man open 5 to 4 finger size.pls give me answer this problem how can solw. m not going any dentist any docter .pls give me answer fast and .i m living in gujarat pls u have any docter in gujarat pls give me nomber.
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi ,
Thanks for posting your query.
You might be suffering from OSMF.
first of all you have to give up your tobacco chewing habit as soon as possible.
It is inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa caused due to chronic use of tobacco , hot and picy food habits.
It is charecterized by formtaion of fibrotic bands in the cheek and lip mucosa which may progress to other tisses , this leads to restricted mouth opening and symptoms of pain , sensitivity and burning sensation in the mouth.
i would first advise you to discontinue the habit of tobacco chewing , avoid hot and spicy foods and condiments.
start with multivitamin supplements , antioxidnts like LYCOPENE 2000MCG ,vitamin C lozenges will help in resolving the problem.
Steroid injection are found to be helpful please consult an oral surgeon and get the examination done.
Hope this will helps you.
Warm regards
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Difficulty In Opening Mouth. Chewing Tobacco For 10 Years. Suggestions?

Hi , Thanks for posting your query. You might be suffering from OSMF. first of all you have to give up your tobacco chewing habit as soon as possible. It is inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa caused due to chronic use of tobacco , hot and picy food habits. It is charecterized by formtaion of fibrotic bands in the cheek and lip mucosa which may progress to other tisses , this leads to restricted mouth opening and symptoms of pain , sensitivity and burning sensation in the mouth. i would first advise you to discontinue the habit of tobacco chewing , avoid hot and spicy foods and condiments. start with multivitamin supplements , antioxidnts like LYCOPENE 2000MCG ,vitamin C lozenges will help in resolving the problem. Steroid injection are found to be helpful please consult an oral surgeon and get the examination done. Hope this will helps you. Warm regards