lockjaw

Lockjaw is defined as difficulty opening the mouth due to the spasms affecting the muscles for chewing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RP4Wzt_wSA Generally, the mouth can be opened between 1.5 – 2.3 inches. If an individual has lockjaw, he/she can only open the mouth less than 1.4 inches. An ideal way to check for limited mouth opening is to […]