Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when the muscles you use to chew spasm, meaning they can’t relax completely. The term ...
A mother-of-four has been left unable to open her mouth after decades of teeth grinding caused havoc with the muscles in her jaw—leaving her in agony and 'looking like an end stage cancer patient'.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to ...