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What Causes Difficulty In Opening Mouth In A Smoker?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have been taking tobacco for last 3 years but left from 2 months and taking ciggrate i am 20 yeras old my mouth is not opening and i got some pain when i smoke inside my mouth what to do
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Welcome to HCM.
Chronic tobacco chewing can lead to a condition called oral submucous fibrosis.
There is fibrosis at angles of which can restrict mouth opening.
I would advice you to visit an ENT specialist for the treatment.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Difficulty In Opening Mouth In A Smoker?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Chronic tobacco chewing can lead to a condition called oral submucous fibrosis. There is fibrosis at angles of which can restrict mouth opening. I would advice you to visit an ENT specialist for the treatment. Hope this helps you. Thanks.