Question 1

Can OSMF with less mouth opening be treated with surgery or other methods besides mouth exercises? What are the recovery time and success rates for these options?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) with limited mouth opening can be treated with surgery and other methods besides mouth exercises. Surgical intervention is generally recommended when mouth opening is less than 25 mm.

Question 2

I got my wisdom teeth out five days ago and couldn't keep down the pain medication because it made me sick the first day. Now there's a big hard lump in my cheek that hasn't gone away. I've been icing it and taking the amoxicillin like I was told to prevent infection, but there's still this awful taste in my mouth and the pain is just too much. I saw the oral surgeon yesterday, but all they did was open my mouth and send me home, telling me to rest. What should I do now?

Accepted Answer

While some swelling and discomfort are normal after wisdom tooth removal, the pain and ongoing symptoms you're describing need to be addressed. Since you're already on antibiotics and have been to the surgeon, it may be helpful to follow up soon for a more thorough check, especially if you think the pain and lump are related to an infection or dry socket. Dont hesitate to let your surgeon know if the pain persists or if new symptoms develop.

Question 3

I've had an oral mucous retention cyst for about a year and a half now. I ignored it at first, but now I want to get rid of it. Is surgery the only way to remove it, or are there antibiotics that can help? If I do get surgery, will the stitches dissolve on their own and how long does that usually take? Also, will there be a permanent scar after it's removed?

Accepted Answer

Oral mucous retention cysts usually require surgery for removal, as antibiotics won‚Äôt solve the problem. The stitches used during surgery are often dissolvable, and scarring can be minimal, depending on the surgery technique.

I have a benign tumor or cystic lesion on my hard palate that's affecting my maxilla bone should I see a maxillofacial surgeon or an ENT surgeon for the surgery? I'm not sure which specialist handles this kind of issue

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