This is under general because it's one more thing that no one tells you about until it's an "oh yeah - that happens sometimes" I really am getting tired of the "that happens sometimes events"

Last radiation treatment was Jan. 25. I got my particials upper and lower about a month ago. I've had trouble opening my mouth wide (like big bites or I can't eat a sandwich)and some pain chewing. Checkup with the ENT yeserday and it is called trismus (lockjaw) It doesn't just get better with use as I thought it would. It actually gets worse. This should be treated in therapy (I looking for one now) There is also a prescription aparatus - Therabite...they have a web site that explains the condition very well.
I mention this because of all the information my dentist has on radiation patients even he was unaware of this condition. It's not lack of use, it's scar tissue.
Please get checked out if you are having post radiation pain in the jaws.

Take care,
Dinah