My doctor didn't seem too concerned - just gave me a box of tongue depressors with vague instructions (thank god for this thread or I'd have no idea) and said it should be ok within a few weeks. I saw an acupuncturist the other day who seemed to think it was maybe caused by the trauma to my mouth in general- muscles going on strike. He seemed to think he could alleviate both the nerve damage and trismus in a few sessions, so fingers crossed. I don't see my doc again till after xmas.