i need advice form a neurologist . I had the left lower 3rd molar extracted and dental implant inserted at the same time on 13 March 2013. 7 days later i started getting messeter muscle spasms and pain in L side of face. Dentist removed implant on 26 March 2013 and said it is most likely a dry socket. i can not open my mouth at all now since 24 March and if I try I get the most excrutiating pain in the masseter muscle . I am taking anti-inflammatories, Flagyl antibiotics, muscle relaxents but still no improvement. The muscle is in constant spasm but how can i prevent the acute spasms when trying to open my mouth Kathleen
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Pain can be because development of Chat Doctor.  Take complete course of antibiotic and analgesic . Use saline water gargles 3-4 times daily , use antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily this will prevent infection and promote healing. Avoid eating hot and spicy food. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Your Dentist can even clean the socket to remove the debris and place a