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What Causes Shivering And Jaw Ache After Tooth Extraction?

I had 14 teeth pulled (two being my top wisdom teeth) and since then, my jaw has realigned or something. I get uncontrollable shivering during the day, not based on being cold and it happens even if I'm eating well and forgoing my usual coffee break. The right side of my jaw aches, and feels stiff- like I'm not getting the proper mobility on that side. I haven't noticed any swelling or pain otherwise, and I haven't tasted that sour infection taste. I've never had this happen before, and it's not all over- like, I've seen plenty of posts involving full-body quakes but never anything talking about just plain shivering. Is this just my body adjusting, or should I be more concerned?
posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the shivering and realigned jaw could be because of the disc displacement in the TMJ... it can occur due to keeping the mouth open for long time during extraction procedure....nothing to worry take soft diet and do not open your jaw too wide, you can give hot fomentation over the joint...i hope my answer will help you..take care.
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What Causes Shivering And Jaw Ache After Tooth Extraction?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the shivering and realigned jaw could be because of the disc displacement in the TMJ... it can occur due to keeping the mouth open for long time during extraction procedure....nothing to worry take soft diet and do not open your jaw too wide, you can give hot fomentation over the joint...i hope my answer will help you..take care.