Open-mouth: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for open mouth

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

opening in TMD and non-TMD subjects, mouth opening and gender, mouth opening and TMD severity). [bmcearnosethroatdisord.biomedcentral.com]

TMJ tomograms in closed and open mouth position were assessed for osseous changes and condyle position. Expected and actual findings were compared. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To achieve the maximal open-mouth position, we used a nonferromagnetic bite block. [ajnr.org]

Tonsillitis

Open mouth view of tonsils in a child Tonsillitis. Symptoms, Treatment. Line icons set. [shutterstock.com]

mouth Muffled voice quality Causes Tonsillitis is very common in childhood; nearly every child in the United States will experience at least one episode of tonsillitis. [ucihealth.org]

A stiff jaw, difficulty opening the mouth, and pain referred to the ear may be present in varying severity. [entnet.org]

Tonsillar Abscess

Examination often reveals: Limited mouth opening (trismus), less than three finger width Unilateral swollen enlarged tonsil with fluctuant swelling extending up to the soft [kidshealthwa.com]

History Fever Sore throat Worsens, becomes unilateral Otalgia - Pain referred to ipsilateral ear "Hot potato" muffled voice Trismus (inability to open mouth) - internal pterygoid [fprmed.com]

Assessment Patients often present with: Severe sore throat Odynophagia (painful swallowing) with drooling Muffled voice ( ‘Hot Potato Voice’) Difficulty opening mouth (trismus [kidshealthwa.com]

Jaw Fracture

Symptoms of Jaw Dislocation or Fracture Inability to close the mouth normally Difficulty opening the mouth widely Bite that feels crooked or "off" Painful, swollen, or numb [healthcommunities.com]

A broken lower jaw usually causes pain and swelling, changes the way the teeth fit together, and prevents the person from fully opening the mouth. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] in distance during protrusion compared with maximum mouth opening position. [dentalreach.today]

Peritonsillar Abscess

Examination often reveals: Limited mouth opening (trismus), less than three finger width Unilateral swollen enlarged tonsil with fluctuant swelling extending up to the soft [pch.health.wa.gov.au]

Anatomy of the oropharynx as seen through the open mouth. Figure 175-2. Horizontal section through the mouth and oropharynx. [accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com]

Arthrocentesis

To our knowledge there are no current data on improvements in mouth opening and lateral deviations after these procedures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In patients who presented with limited mouth opening, significant improvement was seen in the immediate postoperative period; along with a reduction in pain, mouth opening [hindawi.com]

This was consistent with clinical data suggesting that increasing the mouth opening and maximal contra-lateral movement led to better outcomes following arthroscopic lavage [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Teardrop Fracture of the Cervical Spine

mouth view Hover on/off image to show/hide findings Tap on/off image to show/hide findings Click image to align with top of page C2 odontoid peg fracture - Open mouth view [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]

Open-mouth odontoid view may reveal bilateral offset distance of 7mm between lateral masses of C1/C2. [ddxof.com]

Demonstrated on the open mouth view by: unilateral C1/C2 odontoid peg joint space widening. lateral masses of C1 overhang the lateral masses of C2. [imageinterpretation.co.uk]

Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

Facial properties include prominent narrow chin, open mouth, cupped ears with protruding lobes, broad nasal bridge with rounded nasal tip, and wide set eyes. [mowatwilson.org]

[…] part, hypertelorism, deep set but large eyes, large and uplifted ear lobes, with a central depression, saddle nose with prominent rounded nasal tip, prominent columella, open [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

mouth with M-shaped upper lip, and a prominent but narrow and triangular pointed chin. [orpha.net]

Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis

At more than 1 year of follow-up, all patients showed improved mouth opening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two patients were admitted to our clinic with complaints of difficulty in opening mouth and joint pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our patient was submitted to a bilateral high condylectomy and coronoidectomy to correct the open mouth limitation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Temporomandibular Joint Subluxation

It is a chronic disorder and the patient may complain of weakness in the joint while opening the mouth. Complete opening of the mouth is generally associated with pain. [phaa.com]

Oblique sagittal T1-weighted image with the mouth open. [radsource.us]

Direct signs of disk displacement include abnormal orientation in open and closed mouth positions. [radiopaedia.org]

Angular Cheilitis

Minor Angular Cheilitis Small flaky skin in corners of the mouth Tightness in corners of the mouth Slight discomfort when opening the mouth wide Mild Angular Cheilitis Noticeable [mymurrietadentist.com]

It also causes a lot of discomforts to even open and close the mouth and this is the reason why eating and talking also become difficult. [consumerhealthdigest.com]

You will also start seeing flaky skin and redness at the corners of the mouth. You feel uncomfortable whenever you try to open your mouth wide. [fallbrooksmiles.com]

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

The patient will present in pain with an open mouth, protruding mandible, and malocclusion. [accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com]

Maximum mouth opening preoperative in mm Episodes of dislocation during period of observation Maximum mouth opening in mm Complications 1st and 2nd week 3rd week 1st month [parjournal.net]

A rigorous forward thrust of the jaw and maximal opening of the mouth may cause dislocation of a meniscus in TMJ.(7,12) The doctor should have determined that the mandible [jtraumainj.org]

Salivary Gland Disorder

They open directly to the floor of the mouth. [sites.google.com]

Your salivary glands make saliva - sometimes called spit - and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. [icd9data.com]

You may have symptoms such as A bad taste in your mouth Difficulty opening your mouth Dry mouth Pain in your face or mouth Swelling of your face or neck Causes of salivary [medlineplus.gov]

Overeating

After she signals she is full by turning her head or not opening her mouth, don't encourage your child to eat more. Avoid comfort feedings. [wsupgdocs.org]

Abscess of Salivary Gland

You may have symptoms such as A bad taste in your mouth Difficulty opening your mouth Dry mouth Pain in your face or mouth Swelling of your face or neck Causes of salivary [icdlist.com]

Symptoms Discomfort in the mouth Foul taste Pain when swallowing food Discomfort when opening the mouth fully Pus in the mouth in some cases Dry mouth Diagnosis During a general [bookinghealth.com]

Symptoms include: a constant abnormal or foul taste in your mouth inability to fully open your mouth discomfort or pain when opening your mouth or eating pus in your mouth [healthline.com]

Ludwig's Angina

Patient is unable to open mouth. FIGURE 2. Tender swelling in patient in illustrative case 2. Patient is unable to open mouth. FIGURE 3. [aafp.org]

mouth more widely. [apicareonline.com]

Pain prevented him from opening his mouth ( Figures 2 and 3 ). [aafp.org]

Atlanto-odontoid Dislocation or Fracture

Imaging In addition to anteroposterior and lateral views, radiographs of the upper cervical spine include the open mouth view. [scientificspine.com]

Fracture pattern is best seen on open-mouth odontoid. [boneandspine.com]

[…] odontoid obtained in a position as neutral as possible AP and open-mouth views: Asymmetric distance between the lateral mass and dens is a common finding Anteriorly displaced [posna.org]

Dental Abscess

[…] the mouth (difficulty or pain upon opening the mouth very wide or when swallowing). [emedicinehealth.com]

Trouble swallowing or opening the mouth Fever Swollen or enlarged glands in the neck Diagnosing a dental abscess An abscess is diagnosed by looking at your teeth and gums [saintlukeskc.org]

With an advanced infection, one can experience other complications such as: nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and difficulty swallowing, opening the mouth, or breathing. [emedicinehealth.com]

Qazi-Markouizos Syndrome

Additional findings included narrow, high arched palate, prominent nasal root, long philtrum, distended abdomen, and drooling from open mouth. [doi.org]

Photographs of the 3 demonstrated the open mouth and other facial features. The 3 sets of parents were thought to be unrelated. [findzebra.com]

Additional features include narrow and high-arched palate, prominent nasal root, long philtrum, and open mouth with drooling, as well as variably present cryptorchidism, hypertelorism [malacards.org]

Oral Submucous Fibrosis

The effect of the treatment was assessed by evaluating the degree of improvement in mouth opening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Limited mouth opening (LMO) in oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) has been attributed to both the submucosal and muscle fibrosis (MF). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] centimeters 1week Mouth opening in centimeters 2week Mouth opening in centimeters 3week Mouth opening in centimeters 4 week Mouth opening in centimeters 2 month Mouth opening [ichgcp.net]

Cleft of Hard Palate

In these cases, there may be little or no tissues separating the openings of the mouth and nose. [osla.on.ca]

You don’t see the bone when you open your mouth because it is covered by the mucosa. [verywellhealth.com]

A cleft palate (PAL-it) is when a baby is born with an opening (a cleft) in the roof of the mouth. This leaves a hole between the nose and the mouth. [kidshealth.org]

Oromandibular Dystonia

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This report describes the long-term results of 18 patients with limited mouth opening (mean maximal mouth opening: 12.2 mm) due to jaw closing dystonia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The subjects were asked to repeat mouth opening, closing, and left and right lateral mandibular excursions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patients could not open their mouths due to involuntary jaw-closing muscle contraction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Marcus-Gunn Syndrome

[…] is open and with ptosis when the mouth is closed. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Figure 1 (left) Right congenital ptosis and left lid in normal position with the mouth closed. (right) Reversal of lid positions with the mouth open. [nature.com]

Inverse Marcus Gunn syndrome also needs to be distinguished from Marin Amat syndrome, where lid closure because of orbicularis oculi contraction is associated with mouth opening [nature.com]

Bruxism

On examination the mouth opening was 0 mm, no feeding was possible through the mouth. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If you feel pain in your cheeks when you get up in the morning, have constraints in your jaw movements, cannot open your mouth comfortably or have pain when opening it wide [dailysabah.com]

The symptoms most often associated with bruxism like muscle-stiffness and -pain, limitation of mouth opening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cervical Spine Fracture

A trauma series of x-ray films, which is often routinely ordered on cervical-spine-injury patients, includes a cross table lateral, a supine anteroposterior, and an open-mouth [circleofdocs.com]

This is most readily appreciated on the open mouth view which shows that the lateral masses of C1 no longer align with the lateral masses of C2, and that the spaces between [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

[…] when opening your mouth Pain when chewing or biting What can be done for impacted wisdom teeth? [wahroongadental.com.au]

Symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth include: Bad breath Red gums Tender or bleeding gums Headache Jaw stiffness Unpleasant taste in mouth Difficulty opening the mouth If left [familycedarrapidsdentist.com]

Symptoms Symptoms include: Swelling of the gum in the back of your mouth Difficulty opening your jaw Bad breath A bad taste in the mouth Pain when you open your mouth Pain [colgate.com]

Adenoid Hypertrophy

mouth What is the investigation of choice Lateral nasopharyngeal radiography What is th treatment of choice for adenoid hypertrophy co-existing with nasal allergy? [quizlet.com]

mouth. [en.wikipedia.org]

They can obstruct airflow enough so that breathing through the nose requires an uncomfortable effort and inhalation occurs through an open mouth. [drthindhomeopathy.com]

Common Cold

[…] nasal passages and help relieve sneezing Diphenhydramine Chlorpheniramine Drowsiness, dry mouth, and, in older people, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, constipation, [merckmanuals.com]

[…] reduce fever Acetaminophen Minimal Aspirin Stomach irritation Risk of Reye syndrome in children Ibuprofen Stomach irritation Naproxen Stomach irritation Antihistamines* Open [merckmanuals.com]

Acute Pericoronitis

If the airway is not compromised: For adults: Recommend optimal analgesia Do not prescribe antibiotics unless there are signs of spreading infection (e.g. limited mouth opening [madp.sdcep.org.uk]

Pain (visual analogue scale; VAS), number of analgesics, maximum mouth opening (MMO), and number of patients with trismus were determined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient should be admitted to the Hospital when we see the following symptoms: Fascial Space infections of the mandibular Ramus and Lateral Neck Trismus – inability to open [juniordentist.com]

Maxillary Fracture

Jacks the patients mouth open as far as it will go which can cause respiratory problems. Finger in the mouth, hooked behind the soft palate. [emedsa.org.au]

The major causes of this disease include: Keeping his/her mouth open for long during dental procedures. Excessive yawning. Severe facial injury. [medanta.org]

A broken lower jaw usually causes pain and swelling, changes the way the teeth fit together, and prevents the person from fully opening the mouth. [msdmanuals.com]