Stiff jaw.

Hi

I developed Trismus and could only just a baby toothbrush in my mouth. I was given sticks to use but found them too painful to try and get in . My cancer nurse got me a Therabite Jaw Rehabilitation Device, it was brilliant, still painful at times but it worked. I can now open my jaw as normal. It took a few weeks, and I used it several times a day, but it’s worth asking if he/she can get you one . 

Thanks so much for your reply. Always makes you feel a bit better when someone else has the same. I will ask my specialist about this Therabite? Thanks Debbie!

You’re welcome, it really worked for me. Fingers crossed you manage to get one :)

Hi Debbie, can I ask what gap between your teeth you need to be able to use a Therabite? My husband had rapid onset of trismus and he can just get one finger between his teeth. Do you think he would be able to use a Therabite with such a narrow gap? Thank you 

Hi SnowWhite

It is adjustable , I was probably about the same, eating was really difficult, cleaning teeth had to turn baby brush on its side to get it in.  I would say he could, and it can be adjusted has the gap widens. It took me a few weeks you have to persevere but it’s worth it sorry picture is upside down , the bit with the holes in it is the part you squeeze to open your jaw 

It comes with instructions, you put the device in your mouth squeezing the device and hold it there for 30 seconds release and do it again for 5 times. I did it 4 times a day 

Thank you. The SALT team seemed reluctant to provide one. I think I’ll go back to them and ask again as I think they are quite expensive but if need be I’ll buy him one. Thank you 

They are expensive, especially as they are made out of plastic , keep trying them, see if they will change their mind . I will keep my fingers crossed for you