Wisdom Teeth Recovery: Exercises & Tips for Full Mouth Opening

1. Practice jaw exercises.

- Open your mouth as wide as you comfortably can and hold it for 10 seconds.

- Repeat this exercise 10 times, several times a day.

- Gradually increase the amount of time you hold your mouth open as you are able.

2. Use a warm compress or ice pack.

- Applying heat to the outside of your face can help to relax the muscles in your jaw and make it easier to open your mouth.

- Applying cold to the outside of your face can help to reduce swelling and pain, which can make it easier to open your mouth.

3. Take over-the-counter pain medication.

- Pain medication can help to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with wisdom tooth removal, which can make it easier to open your mouth.

4. Be patient.

- It takes time for your mouth to heal after wisdom tooth removal.

- Don't be discouraged if you can't open your mouth fully right away.

- Just keep practicing the exercises and using the techniques described above and you will eventually be able to open your mouth fully again.